Barack Obama actually said...
I believe that Muslims have the right to practice their religion as everyone else in this country. And that includes -- that includes the right to build a place of worship and a community center on private property in Lower Manhattan, in accordance with local laws and ordinances. This is America, and our commitment to religious freedom must be unshakable.
Context
Obama defends the right of Muslims to build a mosque near Ground Zero, emphasizing the importance of religious freedom.
08/12/2010