PRESIDENT OBAMA

What an excellent idea and I welcome President Obama to consider the the support of the Moroccan Americans, a 200,00 + growing community who based on the 2008 Pre-Election Survey, are 69% Democrats.

Morocco is an old friend of the US and a respected Muslim country in the Region.

The perfect place. The perfect time. Yes you can Mr. President speak in Morocco.

Driss R. Temsamani

Morocco would make an ideal forum for President Obama. Morocco combines the African, Arab, Berber, and Muslim worlds in a wonderful harmony, and is the home of a new and dynamic young king that compliments Obama and his vision of change.

I've been to Morocco ten times now and have very much fallen in love with the place. A part of it is exotic and new and exciting and fun; another part is ancient and mysterious. All of it is fascinating. It has an allure and a dyamic magnetism. It is beautiful and safe with incredibly friendly people who pride themselves on their hospitality.

I cannot help but think that President Obama would love Morocco as much as I do.

Obama and Morocco--a perfect match!

What a genius idea. Welcome Mister President -elect to the kingdom of Morocco. Welcome to the land of greatest distant past. Welcome the Kingdom of peace and tolerance. Welcome to Morocco.

As a Moroccan American. I'm thrilled to learn that the president- elect Mr. Barack Obama will launch his "first 100 days in the White House " speech from a Muslim country. Therefore, Morocco is in fact a Muslim country , and in addition to that Morocco is an African, Arabic and Berber country

Welcome to Morocco Mr. President, meanwhile, have a great inauguration day

When America lunched its most improbable journey, Morocco was the first to trust in it, when a colonizer wanted to oppress a newly born American Dream; Morocco was the first to believe in it. When America knocked on the world’s door, Morocco was the first to say “Welcome America, We Recognize You” when the Arab World sided with Moscow, Morocco refused to be bullied and claimed its loyalty to its long time friends in Washington. The US-Moroccan relations are a true testament of mutual respect, friendship and loyalty.
Today Morocco remains the OLDEST and one of the closets allies in the region. U.S. relations with Morocco date from 1777, when the two nations negotiated a Treaty of Peace and Friendship. Renegotiated in 1836, the treaty is still in force, constituting the longest unbroken treaty relationship in U.S. history. As a tribute to the special nature of the U.S.-Moroccan relationship, Tangier is home to the oldest U.S. diplomatic property in the world, and the only building on foreign soil that is listed in the U.S. National Register of Historic Places, the American Legation in Tangier (now a museum).
His Majesty King Hassan II was a close friend and the source of tremendous wisdom that was sought by the all Americans Presidents during his reign. President Kennedy, Johnson, Carter, Reagan, Bush and Clinton have seen the US-Moroccan relationship thrive today his Majesty King Mohammed VI has continued his father’s tradition.
In no other place in the Arab world will a speech from President Obama have the symbolic meaning that Morocco offers, a land of tolerance and democracy where all ethnics and all religions live in perpetual harmony; making Morocco an remarkable model of peace and coexistence.
As a Moroccan volunteer for Mr. Obama Presidential Campaign I call upon all Moroccans to join this historical effort initiated by Mr. Hassan Samrhouni. With determination, close collaboration and uniform message we can bring the leader of the free world to speak to the whole world from our homeland…Morocco.
YES WE CAN MOROCCANS!

Because Morocco is the US oldest friend and ally...

Because Morocco turned to the US when all the other Arab countries chose to side with the eastern block...

Because I can't think of a safer, more American-friendly, hospitable and welcoming place than Morocco in the whole Arab Muslim world ...

Because of the exceptional relationships that Our monarchy maintained with All the American Presidents From Kennedy to Bush...

Because Morocco is a young nation that achieved several milestones in the past few years in terms of Human Rights and Democracy..

Because Many Moroccan Americans voted YES WE CAN ...

I am inviting the leader of the free world to Choose the land of Hope: MOROCCO

Sam,
Honshu, Japan
What A clever Idea. I will make to trip all the way to Morocco if Obama will speak from there. Im by the way a ex Soccer player of WAC, Washington back in 90's when I got my scholarship with the help of WAC, Washington. I salute you gents. keep it up

If President-elect Barack Obama decides to give his first major speech on foreign policy in a Muslim country, undoubtedly a brilliant idea, that would go a long way in restoring the image of United State of America in Muslim countries, among others, that has been damaged in recent years. Morocco is well positioned to be an ideal place for this historic event to take place. This is easy to see based on the long and historic great relationship Morocco and the United States have and continue to enjoy. It started back in 1977 when Morocco took the action of allowing ships with US flags to enter Morocco when other nations were reluctant to do so if not opposed to it. This earned it the title of being the first country to recognize the United States of America as an independent nation. Furthermore, Morocco deserves it based on its long reputation as a land of religious tolerance. The theme would be very fitting. This would be an easy sell to the American people who would favor Morocco over many other Muslim countries.
In addition, Morocco enjoys great friendly relationships with the predominant majority of countries in the world, Muslim or otherwise. It is also keen on expanding this trend to include all world nations. Morocco further plays an important role in pushing for peaceful resolutions to many world conflicts.
Should this materialize, this would be a far bigger event than hosting a FIFA World Cup tournament, as major of an event as that may be. Putting Morocco on such a spotlight will serve as a reward for the path of economic and social reform it has taken. It will also compel it, and other nations, to push even further in that direction.
The Moroccan people have a reputation of being very welcoming and hospitable, a necessary condition, if such event is to succeed. There will be nothing but jubilation for hosting such event as it would be mind boggling to find any sort of opposition to it by any party.
The news of what President-elect Obama is contemplating to do is exciting enough as it is. It would be surreal if Morocco gets the honor of hosting such event. Its high degree of guaranteed success would be even more surreal.
Jamal Laoudi
12/05/08

As a native-born American, I believe Morocco would be the ideal country for our new President to speak out to the Muslim World. As a leader and US ally within the Muslim World in political and economic reform, Morocco would be the ideal venue from which to seek resolve from the world's strife. Please, Mr. President-elect, visit Morocco.

Please Mr. Elect-President, Morocco is an other example of CHANGE that the history book will be proud of. See you my president in my home land, Morocco

Mister President, your visit to Morocco would send a clear signal to the Muslim world: tolerance is what has always driven our religion and you would simply confirm that the path to take for other Muslim countries is as simple as the example of Morocco: an open country that has never forgot its traditions, where religions have always lived peacefully, and resolutely willing to face the challenges of a modern era.

Mister President, welcome to your home, welcome to MOROCCO!

I think the petition is not convincing. Personally, I don't think Obama's first such speech should be in Morocco because it is clearly an irrelevant spot in the midst of the politico-economic crisis. His first speech should be right in the middle of the soup, in Iraq. He should probably end his foreign tour with Morocco where he can enjoy some good food.

Cheers.

from Morocco, YES YOU CAN

I have been to Morocco a wonderful country and fun peaceful loving people. I support you. Jack

I really appreciate the presence of Mr.Hassan Smarhouni and Mr. Abdessamad Nhairy atthe RFK HR Awards. Today, Mr. Hassan Samrhouni surprised us again with this great idea to host the President-elect Barack Obama to give his major speech in Morocco. I am supporting it and I can't wait to witness the history repeats itself, but in Morocco this time.

If President-elect Barack Obama picks Morocco for his speech. It's because Morocco is a land of peace, tolerance and prosperity. I support you. A. Nhairy.

We all welcome Mr Barack , the newly President to give a speech from our home lands, I'm Egyptian by the way, but let me be fear for a minute, Morocco is one of the best places in the whole world for a such historical and crucial event. Safety, hospitality, and tolerance The Maghreb is the ONE by excellence. We still have problems in Egypt with our government. But do not forget that Egypt is the Mother of the Earth,
God Bless
Gamal

Three undeniably convincing reasons why President-elect Obama should consider Morocco as the choice for a "Muslim" country to speak to Muslims around the world:

1. Morocco hosts the intellectual think-tank of the Islamic Conference, known as the Islamic Conference Educational, Scientic and Cultural Organization (ICESCO);

2. Morocco chairs the "Al-Quds (Jerusalem) Committee", Al-Quds being one of the major symbols of Islam;

3. Morocco boasts moderate Islam and a proven record in the brokerage of a just peace in the Middle East.

I believe that the election of Barack Obama as the 44th President of the U.S. will be seen by historians as a turning point in the history of the US and the world.
From all what we know about Mr. Obama and the way he has handled matters since Election Day, I believe that this turning point will be a positive one. The world already sees us differently than it did prior to November 4, 2008. I was on a recent trip to Morocco and France, and I noticed that first hand. I was amazed to see the change in the perception of the USA in the eyes of the people of these two countries after Mr. Obama’s election. Everybody I talked to wanted to discuss Mr. Obama’s election and the great majority believed that his election was a good thing. I was told in France that more than 80 % of the people of that country thought that Mr. Obama will have a positive impact on world affairs.
One of the areas of the world, where America’s image suffered tremendously in the last eight years is the Arab and Muslim world, which accounts for over 20 % of the world population. There is a great hope that Mr. Obama will restore America’s image in this part of the world.
I was very pleased to learn that President-Elect Obama is considering a major foreign policy speech from an Islamic capital during his first 100 days in office. This is a great idea and I sincerely hope that it will become a reality. I believe that the ideal place to deliver this speech from is Morocco. Morocco has all the ingredients to make this historic speech an effective and successful event.
Morocco is a Muslim-Arab and African country with historic ties to the US. Moroccans pride themselves in been the first country to recognize the independent United States of America. They also pride themselves in been a part of the longest peace and friendship treaty that the USA has ever signed.
Morocco and its people played and are still paying a major role in bringing peace to the Middle East.
Morocco was a staunch ally of the USA during the cold war.
Morocco has played an important role in the fight against terrorism, and is a country that could be used as a model of tolerance where Muslims and Jews live side by side in harmony.
Morocco is well respected in the Muslim and Arab world and throughout Africa, and is considered a moderate voice in all these regions.
By its proximity to Europe, the message could well resonate with Europeans in general and Muslim Europeans in particular.
I sincerely hope that this speech will take place, and will be delivered from Morocco. I wish Mr. Obama the best and we all support him and are behind him in his efforts to make this world a safer one.

What a great idea! Since Morocco is a Muslim Country and we are a long time friend of the United States. I believe this will be a good step in the right direction to unite all Muslim world to make change for peace and harmony. I believe Morocco is the right symbol of modern Islam.

obama speaking in morocco would truly be a historical moment, for all the muslims, arabs, berbers, basically the whole world.
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