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“Maybe when the President tells you that you should be afraid of Mexicans or Muslims or Jews or black people or gay people or trans people, you'll realize that those are just labels, that underneath it all we're all the same people, we all have the same aspirations, the same hopes, the same desires, that we all share the same values.”

Quote by Reza Aslan

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Reza Aslan
Reza Aslan

Reza Aslan is an American writer, scholar, and television personality known for his research and writing on religion, history, and culture. Born on May 3, 1972, Aslan has gained recognition for his works that cover topics such as Islam, Christianity, and religious freedom. more

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