I found the discussion very illuminating, and I would recommend others attending. You want to make clear, as you did the other night, that Dialogue with Islam is free standing, is not a front for any other group... I thought the audience was the best part of the evening: it is true that some were hostile, but by and large they seemed willing to listen to my answers patiently and respectfully and that is all anyone can ask of any audience...
Good luck with your work. You were very kind to have us over to your event. I enjoyed it and I enjoyed meeting you.

Philip C Bobbitt (Former US Director for Intelligence)

Philip C Bobbitt was invited to speak on "The 'War on Terror': Does it make Sense?".

Lord Norman Lamont

Ex Chancellor of the Exchequer

I found the evening very interesting and was impressed by the seriousness of most of the que-stions.I thought the event was well organised...I was very impressed by the seriousness of the speakers and their thoughtfulness.

I would recommend non-Muslims to speak and thought the Chairman was fine. I know he thought I talked too much.

For the future - I would suggest you ought to tackle Islam and Secularism and Islam and Democracy, and the position of women under Islam.

Lord Norman Lamont was invited to speak on "Dealing with the aftermath of : 9/11 and 7/7.

I greatly enjoyed the meeting. The audience were combative not hostile. All credit must go the organisers as dialogue of this kind is essential in all our interests. A slightly longer time might have been useful as the dialogue had only just begun and there were several people anxious to contribute with question or statements.

Sir Malcolm Rifkind (former British Foreign Secretary)

Sir Malcolm Rifkind was invited to speak on "War On Terror: Winning Hearts and Minds".