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Colin Powell: “The correct answer is he is not a Muslim. He’s a Christian. He’s always been a Christian. But the really right answer is…”

On the recordOctober 18, 2021
The correct answer is he is not a Muslim. He’s a Christian. He’s always been a Christian. But the really right answer is what if he is? Is there something wrong with being a Muslim in this country? The answer is no, that’s not America.
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Colin Powell defends President Obama against birther claims.

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