As the Government of the United States of America is not, in any sense,
founded on the Christian religion; as it has in itself no character of
enmity against the laws, religion, or tranquility, of Mussulmen; and, as
the said States never entered into any war, or act of hostility against
any Mahometan nation, it is declared by the parties, that no pretext
arising from religious opinions, shall ever produce an interruption of
the harmony existing between the two countries. - Article 11 of the
Treaty of Peace and Friendship between the US and Tripoli, 1796
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