“We look at the Italian community, the Jewish community and the Greek community,” said Wael Mousfar, the president of the Arab Muslim American Federation. “They started like us or even worse off. And in many cases, when they are strong enough, they have their own candidates for office. Eventually that day will come for us. This is the beauty of our system, the American system — anyone can join.”
More Articles in New York Region » A version of this article appeared in print on October 19, 2008, on page A35 of the New York edition.
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