Egyptian Terrorist Leader is friend of Obama?

Alana Goodman's Commentary is so apropo. On what basis would a terrorist call an American President their friend? Just as alarming, these terrorists would vote Democrat if freedom did not contradict Islam.

Mr. Ibrahim said, however, that he had no ill will toward the United States or President Obama. He said that he was urging Mr. Obama to release Abdel Rahman from prison so he can return to Egypt. “I am giving advice to our friend Obama, release the blind sheik for your own benefit. No, this is not a threat, it’s advice from one friend to another friend. This will save America’s reputation from the cynicism of George W. Bush,” he said.