"It is expected that given the timing of the Republican convention-just a few days before the anniversary of 9/11-that the events will focus largely on the threat of terrorism, the war in Iraq, and President Bush's stewardship of the nation in this time of conflict."

"Will we be stuck with the likes of Bush, Cheney and Rove for another four years? For the next three months, we should do a whole lot more than hope not. We have less than a hundred days to go. Let’s make each one count."

"A new generation of Arab Americans is now ready to take its rightful place in the political process and to make a difference in our country. Of this, we can be proud."

"There’s no shortage of government officials who think they’re being laudably tough while they smother human empathy. When officeholders cut social services, build more prisons, approve sky-high military budgets or provide a green light for a murderous war, maybe no one will call them “girlie men.”"

"Canada’s national newspaper has the cachet of respectability, so when one of its writers bastardizes the historical record to serve Israel the effect is more worrisome. On July 14, editorial page editor Marcus Gee wrote a column defending Israel’s Wall, but demonstrated virtually no comprehension of the subject."

"What the poll's results show is that while Arab Americans appear not yet to know John Kerry and still have some concern about his Middle East policies, nevertheless, they are so alienated from President Bush's policies on Palestine, Iraq, and civil liberties that they have rejected the Republican candidate."

"If a terrorist attack occurs between now and Nov. 2, the administration would be much more likely to postpone the election if the Republican ticket is behind in the polls. That kind of unprecedented manipulation of the U.S. presidential election system should be strictly off-limits."

"We have a treasure called America. It is a beautiful country. It is a rich country. It is abundant in natural beauty and resources. The people of America are hardworking, good and mostly fair minded people."