Around the world Quote by Steve Inskeep
![“The Republican presidential candidate [Donald Trump] provoked condemnation from leaders in both parties and around the world. He did that by proposing to bar all Muslims from entering the United States.” quote by Steve Inskeep](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/125/steve-inskeep-10882_around-the-world_the-republican-presidential-candidate-do_3075103.jpg)
“The Republican presidential candidate [Donald Trump] provoked condemnation from leaders in both parties and around the world. He did that by proposing to bar all Muslims from entering the United States.”
About This Quote
Source News article: The New York Times, 2015
A political leader proposed a blanket ban on a religious group, sparking bipartisan and global criticism.
In simple terms: Trump suggested banning Muslims, causing widespread condemnation.
Key Takeaway
Reject blanket bans on religious groups.
Themes
politics
religion
human rights
Mood
critical
urgent
Type
political
ethical
When to use this quote
- parliamentary debates
- human rights advocacy
- public protests
Key Concepts
secularism
freedom of movement
discrimination
Questions to Reflect On
- What are the long‑term impacts of religious bans?
- How can leaders balance security and liberty?
A Different Perspective
Such proposals can inflame xenophobia and undermine constitutional protections.
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![“As we have seen after every other [Donald] Trump controversy, this one only increased their enthusiasm for him. His supporters thought the idea of a temporary halt in Muslims coming to the U.S. was a common sense proposal in a time of great fear about terrorism.” quote by Steve Inskeep](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/93a/steve-inskeep-10882_common_as-we-have-seen-after-every-other-donald_19232.jpg)
![“We've learned something about President-elect [Donald] Trump's choice for secretary of defense. Lawmakers in Congress intend to proper debate over whether retired General James Mattis meets a requirement for civilian control of the military.” quote by Steve Inskeep](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/6b0/steve-inskeep-10882_choices_we-ve-learned-something-about-president_181750.jpg)
