“While we are a Muslim country, we are aware that we do not have one interpretation of religion and we will not impose one interpretation of faith over others. As Muslim democrats we are guided by Islamic values, but we are bound by the Constitution, the will of the people, and the rule of law for all.”

“It turned out that these people who I thought were our enemies had the very morals, ethics, and kindness that Islam calls for. I realized then that you don’t have to be a devout Muslim to have Islamic values – and you certainly don’t have to be an Islamist.”

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