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White House apologizes for Muslim removal

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JUNE 29, 2001

The White House on Thursday apologized for removing a Muslim student and Congressional intern from a meeting with the Office of Faith-based and Community Initiatives.

The US Secret Service removed Abdullah Arian, 20, a Duke University student and intern to Rep. David E. Bonior (D-Mich.), from the meeting. The son of a Muslim activist, Arian said he was given no reason for the removal.

About two dozen Muslim leaders then walked out of the meeting. They also refused a request by the White House to come back after an apology was issued.

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Muslim Leaders Leave White House Briefing (The Washington Post 6/29)

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