A Year After Obama’s Cairo Speech, Skepticism Among Muslims

One year ago, President Obama delivered a speech in Cairo meant to improve U.S. relations with the world’s Muslims. He tried to show American respect for Islam and signal a break with the policies of his predecessor, George W. Bush, whose wars in Iraq and Afghanistan deepened suspicions on both sides. One year later, VOA has asked a sampling of Muslims - Arab, South Asian and Indonesian - if they feel Mr. Obama has made good on his promises. Elizabeth Arrott reports from Cairo on a general expression of disappointment.
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