| Saudi Diplomats Distribute Hate Books In Washington Saudi Institute Press Release September 9, 2002 CONTACT: Ali Al-Ahmed 703-766-0200 Travis Clark 202-207-0186 Louise Filkins 202 585-2205 Washington, DC - The Saudi Institute and the Foundation for the Defense of Democracies (FDD) have initiated a joint project to track and study the spread of hate against Americans by Saudi diplomats in Washington. Original copies of the hate literature are available for review in FDD headquarters in Washington. Click here to access ( Full Report). While Saudi government spends millions to convince Americans that they are friends and allies, Saudi diplomats in Washington are spreading hate against Americans from all creeds Islamic, Jewish and Christian and others. The American people and their elected leaders must respond appropriately to this hate. Organizations involve in hatred must be closed down and their operatives must be asked to leave the US. President Bush and Secretary of State Colin Powell should end the policy of silence and demand that the Saudi government cease this campaign immediately, and offer apologies to those whom they have slandered and defamed. The Institute calls on Congress to hold hearings to determine the rule of Saudi officials in spreading hate worldwide. This hate is taught to students becoming Imams for the Muslim community in America, who teach it to thousands of Muslim youth in mosques and schools. The result is deadly as we all witnessed on September 11, 2001. The Institute urges all Muslim, Christian and Jewish organizations in Washington and the US to take action to stop the promotion of religious hatred in America. The Institute calls on Arab and Muslim organizations in America to distant themselves from the hatful teachings promoted by the Saudi official institutions. American Muslims are the biggest losers if these hatful organizations continue to function. The root of many violent acts around the world is religious hatred. We urge tolerant people of all faiths to do their part to condemn those who call for hate and violence. The Saudi Institute Transparency, Human Rights, Non-governmental organizations www.saudiinstitute.org
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