Text of Obama’s speech at Cairo University in Egypt

Text of President Barack Obama’s speech at Cairo University, as provided by CQ Transcriptions.

US Muslims call Obama’s speech an important 1st step in repairing strained ties

CHICAGO — Muslim cabbies huddled over tea at a tiny cafe as day broke over Chicago on Thursday, watching President Barack Obama’s televised address from Egypt and nodding approval for what they saw — a step toward repairing strained U.S. relations with Muslims worldwide.

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