More on Islamic Community Center in Lower Manhattan
Statement of Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney on President Obama’s Remarks on Planned Mosque Near Ground Zero
“I applaud and agree with the defense of religious freedom expressed by President Obama, and I’m glad the President spoke out about this issue, which is really about the fundamental liberties we enjoy as Americans. As I’ve said before, while I understand the strong emotions this proposal has created among some 9/11 family members, survivors, and first responders, I believe that preventing the project from being built would run counter to our proud constitutional rights of freedom of speech, freedom of religion, and freedom to assemble. I stand with many in our community, including Mayor Bloomberg and Community Board 1, in supporting the rights of the project’s planners to build in lower Manhattan, which I believe will be a signal to the world that the terrorists will never be able to destroy the American traditions of openness and tolerance.”
Statement of Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney on the Planned Community Center and Mosque Near Ground Zero
“While I understand some of the strong emotions this proposal has created, I believe that preventing the project from being built would run counter to our proud constitutional rights of freedom of speech, freedom of religion, and freedom to assemble. I stand with many in our community, including Mayor Bloomberg and the local community board, in supporting the rights of the project’s planners to build in lower Manhattan, which I believe will signal to the world that the terrorists will never be able to destroy the American traditions of openness and tolerance."
