President Addresses Islamic World Forum; Appoints New Envoy To OIC

Yesterday President Obama addressed by video the U.S.-Islamic World Forum in Doha, Qatar. The White House has posted the text and a video of his remarks. The President said: "the United States and Muslims around the world have often slipped into a cycle of misunderstanding and mistrust that can lead to conflict rather than cooperation." He outlined his efforts to advance "mutual interest and mutual respect" between the U.S. and Muslims around the world. The President also announced yesterday that he has appointed Rashad Hussain to serve as his Special Envoy to the Organization of the Islamic Conference (OIC). Hussain presently serves as Deputy Associate Counsel to the President.