As we do, we must also reaffirm that the United States is not –- and never will be -– at war with Islam. I’ve made clear, just as President Bush did shortly after 9/11, that our war is not against Islam. Bin Laden was not a Muslim leader; he was a mass murderer of Muslims. Indeed, al Qaeda has slaughtered scores of Muslims in many countries, including our own. So his demise should be welcomed by all who believe in peace and human dignity.
同时,我们也必须重申,美国没有也永远不会向伊斯兰世界开展。我要清楚的表明,正如小布什总统在911不久后所说,我们的战争并不针对伊斯兰世界,本拉登也不是一个穆斯林领袖,他是杀害穆斯林教徒的凶手。基地组织在很多国家,包括我们自己的国家内确实屠杀了很多穆斯林教徒。所以,他的死亡应该受到所有相信世界和平维护人的尊严的人们的欢迎。