November 13, 2002
Source: Beliefnet
http://www.beliefnet.com/frameset.asp?pageLoc=/story/116/story_11687_1.html&boardID=48321
On November 13, 2002 Beliefnet reported that President Bush said, "'some of the comments that have been uttered about Islam do not reflect the sentiments of my government or the sentiments of most Americans. Islam, as practiced by the vast majority of people, is a peaceful religion, a religion that respects others. Ours is a country based upon tolerance... and we respect the faith and we welcome people of all faiths in America. And we're not going to let the war on terror or terrorists cause us to change our values.'"