Clinton attends an iftar in D.C. Image: AFP/ Getty Images

Today CNN reported that U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has made a public statement opposing the Quran-burning event planned by a pastor in Florida.

The proposed event has sparked an outcry from Muslims around the globe.

“Speaking Tuesday at an iftar meal in Washington to celebrate the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, Clinton said she welcomed…concerns,” CNN Wire Staff reported today. [Link to full article on CNN.com: Clinton condemns Quran-burning plan]