Goodness, I don`t know what to say after this introduction, she raised your expectations. Distinguished guests, friends, companions on this road for freedom and peace, Tonight I am being honored with the distinguished award for my service and that of ...

Part 2: 5:30 to 10:40   And the dust is almost settled on that debate, we will see what happens after the elections in early next year but at least this last year has been fairly quiet. And what`s striking ...

Part 1: 0:00 to 5:30   It is a great honor to be introduced in such generous way by Tony Hall. It is also a profound honor to be his colleague and friend. Tony Hall during his years in Congress ...

Good evening. Thank you so much to all of you but especially thanks to the Rumi Forum. It`s a real honor to be awarded in such amazing company tonight and also in previous awards. I am very grateful and humbled ...

  Part 2 – 8:50 – 17:40   The burdens on the countries affected in our neighbors are disastrous. I see you have the pamphlet on Syria. Take the civil war on Syria; the Government of Lebanon has opened its ...

  Part 1 – 0:00 - 8:50 There was a period in my life while I was a New York corporate lawyer, New York City and State politician and an investment banker. I only needed to do real estate, none ...

My name is Marie Keefe. It is likely that I will be crying before I get through five more words, because as I look at you; you are just wonderful people, and it is you who have modulated the trip. ...

I am Susan Mapchail from North Carolina. If I still have the right phrase this time, “doydum”, and (laughs). This has been a very full week, very intense. It has been a transformative experience for me in many ways. I ...

 I am Judith Sayed from Charlottesville, Virginia. I found the week here with Rumiforum very affirming. I can echo all that has been said thus far. I found it particularly affirming the fact that, being married to a Muslim and ...

 My name is Fatina Abdrabboh. I am from Cambridge, Massachusetts and I would like to just thank the RumiForum of course for this opportunity. It has been spectacular you know to say the least. I certainly echo everybody else’s sentiments.   ...