Quinn addresses Muslims, signs law to aid students
BRIDGEVIEW – Gov. Pat Quinn is calling for respect and tolerance of religious differences as Muslims mark the end of the holy month of Ramadan.
Quinn spoke at a Muslim prayer service in Bridgeview on Sunday. He said he honors Muslims' commitment to their faith and will "vigorously protect" the right of Illinois' more than 400,000 Muslims to practice it.
He renounced recent incidences of violence and intimidation based on religion.
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