FBI director says Muslim-American relations good

by Carolyn Thompson
Times Union
May 28, 2009

http://www.islamist-watch.org/1742/fbi-director-says-muslim-american-relations-good

Excerpt:

FBI Director Robert Mueller Thursday acknowledged tension between his department and some in the Muslim-American community over recent anti-terrorism tactics but said cooperation remains strong toward the shared goal of preventing attacks.

"I would say we're on the same page," Mueller said during a stop at the Buffalo field office, which in 2002 was tipped by a Muslim-American to the activities of the group that became known as the "Lackawanna Six."

"While there may be some bumps in the road periodically, overall the relationship is exceptionally good," he said.

The Council on American-Islamic Relations has been recently critical of FBI tactics it says only alienate Muslim-Americans, such as sending paid informants, some with criminal pasts, into mosques to try to identify members who might be swayed by fiery rhetoric or financial gain.

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