NYT: “The president delivered a sweeping message that was forceful and, at times, scolding as he promoted democracy…”

WashPost: “The speech at times had the feel of a history lesson as Obama listed the accomplishments of Muslims in America…”

Politico: “(It) was remarkable and historic not so much for the delivery or even the words, but for the context, the orator, the moment.”

Associated Press: “Obama issued an ambitious seven-point manifesto for improving U.S. ties with the Islamic world…”