Islamic Institute
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Samah Alrrayass: 202-955-7174
May 28, 2003

ISLAMIC INSTITUTE CHAIRMAN MEETS
WITH FBI DIRECTOR MUELLER

Washington - The Chairman of the Islamic Institute, Khaled Saffuri, met today with the director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Robert S. Mueller, to follow up on the various cooperation efforts between the FBI and the American Muslim community. In a meeting with open thoughts, Director Mueller discussed the continuing efforts of the FBI to outreach to the Muslim and Arab communities.

"As part of the ongoing dialogue with Director Mueller, we had a very frank and open discussion," said Saffuri. "The Islamic Institute greatly appreciates the FBI's hard work to protect our country and our fellow citizens from terrorism while ensuring the constitutional rights of our community's rights," he continued.

Also attending the meeting were key national leaders from the various American Muslim, Arab and Sikh communities.

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