Paul Begala actually said...

The most famous Muslim in the whole wide world is an American, Mohammed Ali. This country has been welcoming to Muslims for two centuries and we continue to be.

Context

Begala emphasizes America's historical acceptance of Muslims in response to concerns about building a mosque near Ground Zero.

08/03/2010

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