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“In 2012, those French Muslim people voted massively for Francois Hollande against Nicolas Sarkozy. With the results of elections getting even tighter, those votes can make the difference. I am obviously not in favour of a "community electorate," however, pressure is so great on them that I can easily understand how it can affect their votes.”

Quote by Tariq Ramadan

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Tariq Ramadan is an Egyptian-born Swiss Islamic philosopher, writer, and academic. He is recognized for his contributions to contemporary Islamic thought and his advocacy for an Islamic reformation. Ramadan was born on August 26, 1962. more

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