I'm one of Obama's fans since the day I heard him making a speech. He has the character of a great leader. It is not fare to compare him to his predecessor G.W. Bush. I listened to his victory speech more than 10 times, and I really feel jealous of the American people for having such a great leader. One of the best speeches I ever heard from a western leader was his speech addressing the future of the US relationship with the Islamic word. His speech was courageous speech for posterity. I embedded his speech in Cairo below, enjoy: Obama full speech text: I am honoured to be in the timeless city of Cairo, and to be hosted by two remarkable institutions. For over a thousand years, Al-Azhar has stood as a beacon of Islamic learning, and for over a century, Cairo University has been a source of Egypt's advancement. Together, you represent the harmony between tradition and progress. I am grateful for your hospitality, and the hospitality of the people of Egypt. I am also proud ...