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ABC News: US backs Muslims in cartoon dispute: "'These cartoons are indeed offensive to the belief of Muslims,' State Department spokesman Kurtis Cooper said in answer to a question.

'We all fully recognize and respect freedom of the press and expression but it must be coupled with press responsibility. Inciting religious or ethnic hatreds in this manner is not acceptable.'

He said he had no comment as to why the United States chose to pass judgment in a dispute that ostensibly does not involve America.

'We call for tolerance and respect for all communities for their religious beliefs and practices,' he added."