Text of Obama's speech at Cairo University in Egypt

The Associated Press
1:01 PM PDT, June 4, 2009

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

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Good afternoon. I am honored to be in the timeless city of Cairo and to be hosted by two remarkable institutions. For over a thousand years, al-Azhar has, had stood as a beacon of Islamic learning. And for over a century, Cairo University has been a source of Egypt's advancement. Together, you represent the harmony between tradition and progress.

I'm grateful for your hospitality and the hospitality of the people of Egypt. And I'm also proud to carry with me the good will of the American people and a greeting of peace from Muslim communities in my country: Assalamu Alaikum.