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Sorry I'm late! Happy birthday pretty lady!

Good evening and peace be with you. I am sorry that I cannot join you in person tonight, because I am traveling. But like you, I was shocked by this morning's news of events in New Zealand. I know that this act of terror was intended to put fear in our hearts, and that the fear was designed to travel around the world. We are a long way from the place where this happened, but I know that on this Jummah Friday, many in our own community, especially people of Muslim faith, are wondering if they are safe or even if they belong. As you gather this evening. I wnte to tell you that this City is absolutely committed to your safety and well-being. I want you to know that this entire City has its arms around you, in love and peace, and that we support you as you practice your faith here in this community, our community, this home we share. We will do everything we can to ensure your safety as we do that of everyone who lives here and who visits here. The diversity of our community is its strength, and the members of the Islamic community have greatly enriched this City, in your worship, in your service, even by the diversity of nationalities among your number. We would be poorer without you. And I wnte not only to console you and to reassure you, but to ask something of you. I wish to tell you not only that you are loved but also that you are needed. This City very much needs you at a time like cos, beans envol emero, de on pro the vales ari, degoes tea prel have in en you i accordance with your faith, and bring your stories and traditions to the tapestry of this City and country, you are not only exercising a right but also bearing a gift. You are our teachers and our doctors; our neighbors and our friends. We all live here as one, and whether you grew up right here in South Bend or whether this is your first year in America, you have an equal claim on the blessings of life in flus communty, and a great deal to contribute. And so we are thankful to count you among us.

This is real leadership and regard for others, from the son of an immigrant.

Then Mayor Pete Buttigieg in 2019, addressing the Muslim community in his hometown after the New Zealand attack.

“you are not only exercising a right but also bearing a gift”

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*crickets*

They’re not going to get out of this by playing semantics.

Sending detailed information about an upcoming military strike on unclassified channels (and even to the wrong guy) is wrong, reckless, and obviously a threat to American troops.

It's called a rehearsal room. 🤦🏻‍♀️

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March 7 @ 11:40am EST
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Pay attention to the victories against Trump, Buttigieg advises – Baptist News Global “Yeah, it's really, really, really bad,” Buttigieg said in response. “We knew it would be bad; it was worse.”

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Maybe not, but he is appearing live on Stephen Colbert after the State of the Union. At least we get that!

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Yeah. Please don't do that ...

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Brilliant quote from a very clever friend today! "I hope this country is as lucky as the Delta flight. It gets turned upside down, but everyone survives and the right wing explodes."