His supporters said the critics ignored the broad message of respect.
Brian Katulis, of the Center for American Progress, said the administration had been actively reaching out to the Brotherhood to keep communications open and encourage its leaders to send a message of respect for basic human rights.
In an atmosphere as highly charged as the summer air before a thunderstorm, Vermont's new commissioner of education has been carrying a message of respect for diversity to the schools of this state.
"Against those who preach confrontation, violence, hate," he declared two years ago, the museum would send "the humanist message of respect for diversity and the dialogue of cultures".From the start, the plan was to exhibit works that were already to be found in Paris, split between the Musée de l'Homme and the Palais de la Porte Dorée.
Understanding of the artefact's historical and cultural significance has been enriched by the work of the British Museum's director, Neil MacGregor, who emphasizes its message of respect for diversity, tolerance and universal human rights - the reason a replica is on display at UN headquarters in New York.
A message of respect and appreciation.
Throughout 2014 and 2015, these statues traveled the world, spreading their message of respect towards women along the way.
Together with Peace is Loud, they have responded with a #SignofLove, an American message of respect and peace.
That humbling experience conveyed a message to me for our species: A message of respect for one another, and respect for every strand within nature's magnificent interdependent web of life.
Even if they don't win, the visibility that will come with the competition is likely to greatly expand their following and allow them to push their message of respect and capability across a few more borders.
