The father of a Muslim-American soldier who was killed in the Iraq War delivered a passionate appeal at the Democratic National Convention for voters to support Hillary Clinton, accusing Republican Donald Trump of sacrificing “nothing” and “smearing the character” of religious minorities like his family.
“Have you ever been to Arlington Cemetery? Go look at the graves of the brave patriots who died defending America — you will see all faiths, genders and ethnicities,” he said. “You have sacrificed nothing and no one.”
He also said: “If it was up to Donald Trump, he never would have been in America. Donald Trump consistently smears the character of Muslims. He disrespects other minorities, women, judges, even his own party leadership. He vows to build walls and ban us from this country.”
Speaking on the fourth and final night of the convention, Khan’s remarks moved to set the tone before Clinton was scheduled to accept the party nomination.
His focus on the contributions of immigrants — a direct rebuke to Trump’s proposals — spoke to the heart of who Clinton says she is, emphasising a core message from the campaign that Trump’s plans to restrict immigration would end up hurting more than it helps.
In one particularly powerful moment of his speech, Khan pulled a pocket-sized Constitution from his suit jacket and held it in the air.
“Donald Trump, you’re asking Americans to trust you with their future. Let me ask you, have you even read the United States Constitution?” he said. “I will gladly lend you my copy. In this document, look for the words, look for the words, liberty and equal protection (under) law.”
Please tell it to the country of origin where minorities are mercilessly killed, raped and forcefully converted. Also, it is the epicenter of terrorism and a nuisance to its peaceful neighbors.
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