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WASHINGTON — President-elect Barack Obama’s aides say he is considering making a major foreign policy speech from an Islamic capital during his first 100 days in office.
Here is why It should be Morocco
- What do you call an Arab, Muslim and African country who was the first to recognize the United States constitution? Kingdom of Morocco
- What do you call a moderate, tolerating, peaceful country who is the strongest ally to the United States in the region? Kingdom Of Morocco.
- What do you call Obama's first speech in Morocco after his inauguration?
A historical moment.
Over 200,000
strong, one of the
fastest growing
communities in the USA,
Moroccan Americans
dominantly
Democrats are inviting
President Elect Omaba to
Make Morocco the
home for his first
speech.
Morocco is the ideal country to launch a message of home to the Muslim world. A peace loving country with a respected voice in the region, Morocco is a long time friend of the United States and would be proud to host President Elect Barack Obama in this historical event.
Mr. President elect Obama, please accept our invitation. Not only we support your vision for change, but we are ready to help you make it happen. Let this speech in Morocco be the start of a new day for Muslims around the world. Let us reject terrorism and send a strong message to all Muslims in this day when Barack will speak to the world from the nation of peace and tolerance; Morocco.
Hassan Samrhouni
Founder of Obama to Speak in Morocco
Washington Mayor Fenty supports petition for Barack Obama to speak in Morocco( Read: www.Moroccoboard.com )
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What an excellent idea and I welcome President Obama to consider the the support of the Moroccan Americans, a 200,00 + growing community who based on the 2008 Pre-Election Survey, are 69% Democrats.
Morocco is an old friend of the US and a respected Muslim country in the Region.
The perfect place. The perfect time. Yes you can Mr. President speak in Morocco.
Driss R. Temsamani
December 5, 2008 | Driss R. Temsamani
Morocco would make an ideal forum for President Obama. Morocco combines the African, Arab, Berber, and Muslim worlds in a wonderful harmony, and is the home of a new and dynamic young king that compliments Obama and his vision of change.
I've been to Morocco ten times now and have very much fallen in love with the place. A part of it is exotic and new and exciting and fun; another part is ancient and mysterious. All of it is fascinating. It has an allure and a dyamic magnetism. It is beautiful and safe with incredibly friendly people who pride themselves on their hospitality.
I cannot help but think that President Obama would love Morocco as much as I do.
Obama and Morocco--a perfect match!
December 5, 2008 | Runoko Rashidi
When America lunched
its most improbable
journey, Morocco was the
first to trust in it,
when a colonizer wanted
to oppress a newly born
American Dream; Morocco
was the first to believe
in it. When America
knocked on the world’s
door, Morocco was the
first to say “Welcome
America, We Recognize
You” when the Arab World
sided with Moscow,
Morocco refused to be
bullied and claimed its
loyalty to its long time
friends in Washington.
The US-Moroccan
relations are a true
testament of mutual
respect, friendship and
loyalty.
Today Morocco remains
the OLDEST and one of
the closets allies in
the region. U.S.
relations with Morocco
date from 1777, when the
two nations negotiated a
Treaty of Peace and
Friendship. Renegotiated
in 1836, the treaty is
still in force,
constituting the longest
unbroken treaty
relationship in U.S.
history. As a tribute to
the special nature of
the U.S.-Moroccan
relationship, Tangier is
home to the oldest U.S.
diplomatic property in
the world, and the only
building on foreign soil
that is listed in the
U.S. National Register
of Historic Places, the
American Legation in
Tangier (now a museum).
His Majesty King Hassan
II was a close friend
and the source of
tremendous wisdom that
was sought by the all
Americans Presidents
during his reign.
President Kennedy,
Johnson, Carter, Reagan,
Bush and Clinton have
seen the US-Moroccan
relationship thrive
today his Majesty King
Mohammed VI has
continued his father’s
tradition.
In no other place in the
Arab world will a speech
from President Obama
have the symbolic
meaning that Morocco
offers, a land of
tolerance and democracy
where all ethnics and
all religions live in
perpetual harmony;
making Morocco an
remarkable model of
peace and coexistence.
As a Moroccan volunteer
for Mr. Obama
Presidential Campaign I
call upon all Moroccans
to join this historical
effort initiated by Mr.
Hassan Samrhouni. With
determination, close
collaboration and
uniform message we can
bring the leader of the
free world to speak to
the whole world from our
homeland…Morocco.
YES WE CAN MOROCCANS!
December 5, 2008 | Mr. Salmane Belayachi
When America lunched
its most improbable
journey, Morocco was the
first to trust in it,
when a colonizer wanted
to oppress a newly born
American Dream; Morocco
was the first to believe
in it. When America
knocked on the world’s
door, Morocco was the
first to say “Welcome
America, We Recognize
You” when the Arab World
sided with Moscow,
Morocco refused to be
bullied and claimed its
loyalty to its long time
friends in Washington.
The US-Moroccan
relations are a true
testament of mutual
respect, friendship and
loyalty.
Today Morocco remains
the OLDEST and one of
the closets allies in
the region. U.S.
relations with Morocco
date from 1777, when the
two nations negotiated a
Treaty of Peace and
Friendship. Renegotiated
in 1836, the treaty is
still in force,
constituting the longest
unbroken treaty
relationship in U.S.
history. As a tribute to
the special nature of
the U.S.-Moroccan
relationship, Tangier is
home to the oldest U.S.
diplomatic property in
the world, and the only
building on foreign soil
that is listed in the
U.S. National Register
of Historic Places, the
American Legation in
Tangier (now a museum).
His Majesty King Hassan
II was a close friend
and the source of
tremendous wisdom that
was sought by the all
Americans Presidents
during his reign.
President Kennedy,
Johnson, Carter, Reagan,
Bush and Clinton have
seen the US-Moroccan
relationship thrive
today his Majesty King
Mohammed VI has
continued his father’s
tradition.
In no other place in the
Arab world will a speech
from President Obama
have the symbolic
meaning that Morocco
offers, a land of
tolerance and democracy
where all ethnics and
all religions live in
perpetual harmony;
making Morocco an
remarkable model of
peace and coexistence.
As a Moroccan volunteer
for Mr. Obama
Presidential Campaign I
call upon all Moroccans
to join this historical
effort initiated by Mr.
Hassan Samrhouni. With
determination, close
collaboration and
uniform message we can
bring the leader of the
free world to speak to
the whole world from our
homeland…Morocco.
YES WE CAN MOROCCANS!
December 5, 2008 | Mr.Salmane Belayachi
Because Morocco is the US oldest friend and ally...
Because Morocco turned to the US when all the other Arab countries chose to side with the eastern block...
Because I can't think of a safer, more American-friendly, hospitable and welcoming place than Morocco in the whole Arab Muslim world ...
Because of the exceptional relationships that Our monarchy maintained with All the American Presidents From Kennedy to Bush...
Because Morocco is a young nation that achieved several milestones in the past few years in terms of Human Rights and Democracy..
Because Many Moroccan Americans voted YES WE CAN ...
I am inviting the leader of the free world to Choose the land of Hope: MOROCCO
December 5, 2008 | Nada Elmajdoub
If President-elect
Barack Obama decides to
give his first major
speech on foreign policy
in a Muslim country,
undoubtedly a brilliant
idea, that would go a
long way in restoring
the image of United
State of America in
Muslim countries, among
others, that has been
damaged in recent years.
Morocco is well
positioned to be an
ideal place for this
historic event to take
place. This is easy to
see based on the long
and historic great
relationship Morocco and
the United States have
and continue to enjoy.
It started back in 1977
when Morocco took the
action of allowing ships
with US flags to enter
Morocco when other
nations were reluctant
to do so if not opposed
to it. This earned it
the title of being the
first country to
recognize the United
States of America as an
independent nation.
Furthermore, Morocco
deserves it based on its
long reputation as a
land of religious
tolerance. The theme
would be very fitting.
This would be an easy
sell to the American
people who would favor
Morocco over many other
Muslim countries.
In addition, Morocco
enjoys great friendly
relationships with the
predominant majority of
countries in the world,
Muslim or otherwise. It
is also keen on
expanding this trend to
include all world
nations. Morocco further
plays an important role
in pushing for peaceful
resolutions to many
world conflicts.
Should this materialize,
this would be a far
bigger event than
hosting a FIFA World Cup
tournament, as major of
an event as that may be.
Putting Morocco on such
a spotlight will serve
as a reward for the path
of economic and social
reform it has taken. It
will also compel it, and
other nations, to push
even further in that
direction.
The Moroccan people have
a reputation of being
very welcoming and
hospitable, a necessary
condition, if such event
is to succeed. There
will be nothing but
jubilation for hosting
such event as it would
be mind boggling to find
any sort of opposition
to it by any party.
The news of what
President-elect Obama is
contemplating to do is
exciting enough as it
is. It would be surreal
if Morocco gets the
honor of hosting such
event. Its high degree
of guaranteed success
would be even more
surreal.
Jamal Laoudi
12/05/08
December 5, 2008 | Jamal Laoudi
As a native-born American, I believe Morocco would be the ideal country for our new President to speak out to the Muslim World. As a leader and US ally within the Muslim World in political and economic reform, Morocco would be the ideal venue from which to seek resolve from the world's strife. Please, Mr. President-elect, visit Morocco.
December 5, 2008 | Thor Larsen
Mister President, your visit to Morocco would send a clear signal to the Muslim world: tolerance is what has always driven our religion and you would simply confirm that the path to take for other Muslim countries is as simple as the example of Morocco: an open country that has never forgot its traditions, where religions have always lived peacefully, and resolutely willing to face the challenges of a modern era.
Mister President, welcome to your home, welcome to MOROCCO!
December 6, 2008 | Faycal Bellioua
I think the petition is not convincing. Personally, I don't think Obama's first such speech should be in Morocco because it is clearly an irrelevant spot in the midst of the politico-economic crisis. His first speech should be right in the middle of the soup, in Iraq. He should probably end his foreign tour with Morocco where he can enjoy some good food.
Cheers.
December 6, 2008 | adnane b.
from Morocco, YES YOU CAN
December 6, 2008 | mohammed el aissaoui
I have been to Morocco a wonderful country and fun peaceful loving people. I support you. Jack
December 6, 2008 | Jack Freeman
I really appreciate the presence of Mr.Hassan Smarhouni and Mr. Abdessamad Nhairy atthe RFK HR Awards. Today, Mr. Hassan Samrhouni surprised us again with this great idea to host the President-elect Barack Obama to give his major speech in Morocco. I am supporting it and I can't wait to witness the history repeats itself, but in Morocco this time.
December 6, 2008 | Saad Benkirane
If President-elect Barack Obama picks Morocco for his speech. It's because Morocco is a land of peace, tolerance and prosperity. I support you. A. Nhairy.
December 6, 2008 | Abdessamad Nhairy
We all welcome Mr
Barack , the newly
President to give a
speech from our home
lands, I'm Egyptian by
the way, but let me be
fear for a minute,
Morocco is one of the
best places in the whole
world for a such
historical and crucial
event. Safety,
hospitality, and
tolerance The Maghreb is
the ONE by excellence.
We still have problems
in Egypt with our
government. But do not
forget that Egypt is the
Mother of the Earth,
God Bless
Gamal
December 6, 2008 | Gamal Mohamed
Three undeniably convincing reasons why President-elect Obama should consider Morocco as the choice for a "Muslim" country to speak to Muslims around the world:
1. Morocco hosts the intellectual think-tank of the Islamic Conference, known as the Islamic Conference Educational, Scientic and Cultural Organization (ICESCO);
2. Morocco chairs the "Al-Quds (Jerusalem) Committee", Al-Quds being one of the major symbols of Islam;
3. Morocco boasts moderate Islam and a proven record in the brokerage of a just peace in the Middle East.
December 6, 2008 | Dr. Aziz Abbassi
I believe that the
election of Barack Obama
as the 44th President of
the U.S. will be seen by
historians as a turning
point in the history of
the US and the world.
From all what we know
about Mr. Obama and the
way he has handled
matters since Election
Day, I believe that this
turning point will be a
positive one. The world
already sees us
differently than it did
prior to November 4,
2008. I was on a recent
trip to Morocco and
France, and I noticed
that first hand. I was
amazed to see the change
in the perception of the
USA in the eyes of the
people of these two
countries after Mr.
Obama’s election.
Everybody I talked to
wanted to discuss Mr.
Obama’s election and the
great majority believed
that his election was a
good thing. I was told
in France that more than
80 % of the people of
that country thought
that Mr. Obama will have
a positive impact on
world affairs.
One of the areas of the
world, where America’s
image suffered
tremendously in the last
eight years is the Arab
and Muslim world, which
accounts for over 20 %
of the world population.
There is a great hope
that Mr. Obama will
restore America’s image
in this part of the
world.
I was very pleased to
learn that
President-Elect Obama is
considering a major
foreign policy speech
from an Islamic capital
during his first 100
days in office. This is
a great idea and I
sincerely hope that it
will become a reality. I
believe that the ideal
place to deliver this
speech from is Morocco.
Morocco has all the
ingredients to make this
historic speech an
effective and successful
event.
Morocco is a Muslim-Arab
and African country with
historic ties to the US.
Moroccans pride
themselves in been the
first country to
recognize the
independent United
States of America. They
also pride themselves in
been a part of the
longest peace and
friendship treaty that
the USA has ever signed.
Morocco and its people
played and are still
paying a major role in
bringing peace to the
Middle East.
Morocco was a staunch
ally of the USA during
the cold war.
Morocco has played an
important role in the
fight against terrorism,
and is a country that
could be used as a model
of tolerance where
Muslims and Jews live
side by side in harmony.
Morocco is well
respected in the Muslim
and Arab world and
throughout Africa, and
is considered a moderate
voice in all these
regions.
By its proximity to
Europe, the message
could well resonate with
Europeans in general and
Muslim Europeans in
particular.
I sincerely hope that
this speech will take
place, and will be
delivered from Morocco.
I wish Mr. Obama the
best and we all support
him and are behind him
in his efforts to make
this world a safer one.
December 6, 2008 | Ahmed Yanouri
What a great idea! Since Morocco is a Muslim Country and we are a long time friend of the United States. I believe this will be a good step in the right direction to unite all Muslim world to make change for peace and harmony. I believe Morocco is the right symbol of modern Islam.
December 6, 2008 | Abdessadeq Zyati
obama speaking in
morocco would truly be a
historical moment, for
all the muslims, arabs,
berbers, basically the
whole world.
BIENVENUE CHEZ NOUS
December 6, 2008 | Salam AMAR
The United States'
Oldest Ally would love
to Welcome President
Barack Obama.
Morocco's geographic
location, Vibrant
culture, Rich history,
Warm hospitality,
Religious Tolerance, are
only a few reasons why
Morocco is the natural
choice to host such an
event.
Sincerely,
December 6, 2008 | Bouchra Adyel
I knew that Barack Obama would be the one to change the world the day the whole world was watching, and I know alot about him because my best friends mom Mrs.Richards went to high school with Barak in Hawaii. I know that if Mr.Obama were to speak in Morocco EVERYONE fom Marakech to Fez would come to hear Barak Obama talk even If it were for one hour or so. Now, I respect this campaign because my dad grew up in Agadir, Moocco and everybody loved Barack and my famous lign was "MOROC OBAMA!". Now when I got back from morocco; I was still thrilled about the election. so for the last week before the election my older sis and I stood out with our Obama signs screaming at the top of our lungs to vote for obama nov. 4, and on election day my sister and I stood out in the pooring rain in the middle of Dolley Maddison Street telling other people to vote soon before it is too late.So you can tell pretty much from the lenghth of this posting that I am Barack Obama's #1 fan And that is why I really want Mr President the most respectable man on earth to come and do this speach in Morocco
December 6, 2008 | Faris A 11 years old
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Thank you
Keep up the great work and I sincerly hope that US President elect will accept this invitation to speak in our homeland !
Sometimes, I wish I was in the US during the elections, My love to the way he composes himself in debating or making a speech is unbelievable.
right now, I am actually developing a TV game based on Barak.
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