Pelosi Statement on Threats by Florida Minister to Burn Copies of the Koran on September 11
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today in response to threats by a minister in Florida to burn copies of the Koran, the Islamic holy book, on September 11th.
"As the holy season of Ramadan comes to an end, I join with people of all faiths in denouncing the disrespectful proposal to burn copies of the Koran. Such an action would send a message of intolerance that is inconsistent with the teaching of all faiths and does not reflect the values of our nation."
SOURCE Office of the Speaker of the House
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