Barack Obama : U.S. a nation of Muslims , not any particular religion . Obama says he is going to make a statement by ending trip in Turkey . Obama on first state visit to largely Muslim country . `` I 'm trying to make a statement about the importance of Turkey , not just to the United States but to the world , '' Obama said at a joint news conference Monday with Turkish President Abdullah Gul . ` U.S. approval ratings among Muslims hit low during Bush administration .
Barack Obama : U.S. a nation of Muslims , not any particular religion . Obama says he is going to make a statement by ending trip in Turkey . Obama on first state visit to largely Muslim country . U.S. approval ratings among Muslims hit low during Bush administration .