Senate Condemns Anti-Muslim Rhetoric

Washington, DC - The Islamic Institute announces today the passage by unanimous consent of Senate Resolution 133, supporting greater religious tolerance towards Muslims. S.R. 133 was introduced July 1st, 2000, by Senator Spencer Abraham (R-MI) and co-sponsored by Senators Craig (R-ID), Robb (D-VA), Wellstone (D-MN), Lieberman (D-CT), Johnson (D-SD), and Senator Feingold (D-WI). Today the Senate unanimously voted to condemn intolerance and discrimination towards American Muslims "as wholly inconsistent with the American values of religious tolerance and pluralism." The bill recognizes the contributions of the 6 million American Muslims, adherents to the fastest growing religion in America. Furthermore, the Senate calls on all Americans who advocate the ideals "of the founders of our nation" to fight against all forms of bias, bigotry, and intolerance everywhere.

S. R. 133 recognizes the various forms and ways in which Muslims have been subjected to discrimination including hate-inspired violence, especially during the aftermath of the Okalahoma City bombing. The bill also denounces the ubiquitous anti-Muslim rhetoric generally found in films and media, as well as the stereotypes that have been leveled against Muslims regarding terrorism in the US and religious persecution abroad.

Please contact Senator Spencer Abraham's office and the co-sponsors to thank them for their support and effort by calling or writing to them.

Senator Abraham
Tel: 202-224-4822
Fax: 202-224-8834

Senator Craig
Tel: 202-224-2572
Fax: 202-228-1067

Senator Robb
Tel: 202-224-4024
Fax: 202-224-8689

Senator Wellstone
Tel: 202-224-5641
Fax: 202-224-8438

Senator Lieberman
Tel: 202-224-4041
Fax: 202-224-9750

Senator Johnson
Tel: 202-224-5842
Fax: 202-224-5765

Senator Feingold
Tel: 202-224-5323
Fax: 202-224-2725