US Senator Chris Coons | Social Justice Convention | Regional Muslim Convention
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Date: 2015-12-01

Transcript of US Senator Chris Coons' Video Message for the Convention

Assalamu Alaikum. I am US Senator Chris Coons of Delaware. Thank you for the opportunity to welcome you to today's conference. I'm sorry I couldn't be with you today but know that I'm there with you in spirit for this important and positive discussion. I'm delighted that the Delaware Council on Global and Muslim Affairs is hosting this Regional Conference that will engage so many Delawareans and friends from the region in addressing the causes and challenges of social justice. Today's convention is focusing on some of the key issues that confront us. Prejudice, discrimination, poverty and the need to build stronger relationships between law enforcement agencies and the communities they serve. I'm glad to learn that people from states across the region have also come to Delaware today to attend this convention.

For those of you from other states, I welcome you to Delaware and thank you for your commitment to this important work. Recent tragic attacks in Paris as well as in Beirut, Baghdad and in Bamako have once again reminded us that we live in difficult and demanding times and it's more important than ever that we come together at events like these to build communities based on openness, understanding and respect. Today's convention is also a testament to how immigrant communities across our country bring vitality and vigor not only to our economy but our political and social structure as well. I'm so proud that many immigrants who happen to also be Muslims are not only active in our state but working every day to improve our community. So thank you all again for your coming together to be a part of this great event and I look forward to working with you in the future.