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Trump calls for coalition to stamp out extremism, slams Iran
by Joseph Earnest May 22, 2017
Newscast Media RIYADH—President Donald Trump has called for a "coalition of nations" in the
Middle East to come together with the aim of "stamping out extremism"
during a landmark speech on May 21, the second day of his visit to Saudi
Arabia.
In his address to the Arab Islamic American Summit in Riyadh, before
more than 50 regional leaders, Trump also accused Iran of fueling "the
fires of sectarian conflict and terror" and called for its international
isolation.
Trump put the onus in the fight against extremism on the region, telling
Muslim leaders that they must "drive out" the terrorists from their
countries.
"A better future is only possible if your nations drive out the
terrorists and extremists," he said. "Drive them out. Drive them out of
your places of worship. Drive them out of the holy land."
Trump promised "that America will not seek to impose our way of life on
others, but to outstretch our hands in the spirit of cooperation and
trust."
"This is not a battle between different faiths, different sects, or
different civilizations," Trump said. "This is a battle between barbaric
criminals who seek to obliterate human life, and decent people of all
religions who seek to protect it. This is a battle between good and
evil."
"We are not here to tell other people how to live, what to do, who to be, or how to worship," Trump added. "Instead, we are here to offer partnership based on shared interests and values." Add Comments>>
Source: Radio Free Europe
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