If we promise to be a voice for the voiceless, that responsibility cannot stop at America's borders. The residents of Gaza, Lebanon and Iran are equally entitled to justice and protection. If one promises to protect fundamental freedoms, that commitment must also extend to those whose political positions challenge American foreign policy. If you promise to protect the vulnerable, you also have to deal with the consequences of a military policy that destroys civilian lives and infrastructure abroad. And if the Islamic principles of public service are used, these principles should be applied universally, not selectively according to political convenience. 6. Mr. Qazwini concludes by praying that Abdul Al-Sayed's leadership will reflect: “the highest principles of justice, compassion, integrity and service. But where is the same standard of justice and compassion when discussing the martyred Imam Khamenei and his leadership? If Abdul al-Sayed expressed hostility toward the Islamic Republic and its leadership, or dismissed their political and historical significance, how does Mr. Qazvini reconcile this position with his celebration of justice, integrity, and compassion? 7. Mr. Qazvini concludes: "May Almighty Allah guide your steps, strengthen your resolve and grant you success in serving all people with justice and dignity. " But respect is not accorded to a political establishment just because one of its representatives happens to be a Muslim. The dignity of a nation is measured by its commitment to justice, its attitude towards the oppressed, its respect for human life, and its willingness to hold accountable those responsible for aggression. The success of Muslim politicians in American institutions should not be confused with the moral success of those institutions or the foreign policies they implement.

If we promise to be a voice for the voiceless, that responsibility cannot stop at America's borders. The residents of Gaza, Lebanon and Iran are equally entitled to justice and protection. If one promises to protect fundamental freedoms, that commitment must also extend to those whose political positions challenge American foreign policy. If you promise to protect the vulnerable, you also have to deal with the consequences of a military policy that destroys civilian lives and infrastructure abroad. And if the Islamic principles of public service are used, these principles should be applied universally, not selectively according to political convenience. 6. Mr. Qazwini concludes by praying that Abdul Al-Sayed's leadership will reflect: “the highest principles of justice, compassion, integrity and service. But where is the same standard of justice and compassion when discussing the martyred Imam Khamenei and his leadership? If Abdul al-Sayed expressed hostility toward the Islamic Republic and its leadership, or dismissed their political and historical significance, how does Mr. Qazvini reconcile this position with his celebration of justice, integrity, and compassion? 7. Mr. Qazvini concludes: "May Almighty Allah guide your steps, strengthen your resolve and grant you success in serving all people with justice and dignity. " But respect is not accorded to a political establishment just because one of its representatives happens to be a Muslim. The dignity of a nation is measured by its commitment to justice, its attitude towards the oppressed, its respect for human life, and its willingness to hold accountable those responsible for aggression. The success of Muslim politicians in American institutions should not be confused with the moral success of those institutions or the foreign policies they implement.