From the site of the US Consulate in Jeddah:
“Washington — Ahead of hosting an iftar celebration at the White House, President Bush said the Islamic religion is a great religion that preaches peace, and that Americans are free to worship any way they see fit. Bush spoke October 4 with Al Arabiya television and answered questions concerning the War on Terror and the freedom of religion in the United States. Muslim extremists have done a good job of propagandizing the idea that Americans do not like the Islamic faith, Bush said, stating his own belief that the global community, regardless of individual faiths, prays to the same God.The president later hosted an iftar event at the White House, celebrating the daily breaking of the fast observed by Muslims during the month of Ramadan.”
Kinda gives me a warm fuzzy feeling; makes me real proud too!