George W. Bush tried to put an end to rising anti-Muslim sentiment after 9/11

[dalton99a]

Speech on Sept. 17, 2001:

The face of terror is not the true faith of Islam. That's not what Islam is all about. Islam is peace. These terrorists don't represent peace. They represent evil and war.

When we think of Islam we think of a faith that brings comfort to a billion people around the world. Billions of people find comfort and solace and peace. And that's made brothers and sisters out of every race -- out of every race.

America counts millions of Muslims amongst our citizens, and Muslims make an incredibly valuable contribution to our country. Muslims are doctors, lawyers, law professors, members of the military, entrepreneurs, shopkeepers, moms and dads. And they need to be treated with respect. In our anger and emotion, our fellow Americans must treat each other with respect.

Women who cover their heads in this country must feel comfortable going outside their homes. Moms who wear cover must be not intimidated in America. That's not the America I know. That's not the America I value.

I've been told that some fear to leave; some don't want to go shopping for their families; some don't want to go about their ordinary daily routines because, by wearing cover, they're afraid they'll be intimidated. That should not and that will not stand in America.

Those who feel like they can intimidate our fellow citizens to take out their anger don't represent the best of America, they represent the worst of humankind, and they should be ashamed of that kind of behavior.

This is a great country. It's a great country because we share the same values of respect and dignity and human worth. And it is my honor to be meeting with leaders who feel just the same way I do. They're outraged, they're sad. They love America just as much as I do.

The idiot Bush had enough decency to denounce bigotry against Arabs and Arab-Americans after 9/11 - specifically with the aim to protect Arab-Americans against retaliatory violence

Now Trump and his MAGA Republicans are trying to stoke racial animus against Asian-Americans because of the coronavirus.

Fucking low life trash

[First Speaker]

1. That was Bush's finest hour...

...he didn't have many, but he did have that. And it did help.

[John Fante]

2. It most certainly did.

The anti-Muslim sentiment almost felt worse after the Paris and San Bernardino attacks, largely because candidate Trump was fanning the flames of hate.

[bubbazero]

3. O dear, I'm sorry

Just posted similar observation in another post--will delete--as this is so very much better---thank you