The Rev. Terry Jones faces reporters' questions Friday at the Dove World Outreach Center in Gainesville, Florida.
STORY HIGHLIGHTS
- Jones arrived in New York on Friday night
- He wants to meet with imam heading Islamic center plan
- The planned Quran burning sparked international condemnations
(CNN) -- The pastor of a Florida church says his congregation has decided to call off the burning of the Quran that was to be held Saturday -- the ninth anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attack on the United States by the al Qaeda terror network.
"We will definitely not burn the Quran," the Rev. Terry Jones told NBC's "Today" on Saturday "Not today, not ever." The burning had been planned for 6 p.m.
Jones arrived in New York late Friday night and was working to set up a meeting with the imam in charge of the Islamic center planned near ground zero. The planned meeting, Jones had said, helped persuade him to halt the burning.
Earlier Friday, Jones gave mixed messages about whether he intends to carry out his plans, which have sparked international controversy and protests in the Muslim world. U.S. military leaders said the event would imperil the lives of troops abroad.
RELATED TOPICS
President Obama said Friday that the idea that "we would burn the sacred texts of someone else's religion is contrary to what this country stands for."
He said he hopes Jones "prays on it" and refrains from doing it. The government has to send a "very clear message" that burning the Quran would endanger U.S. troops and serve as a major recruiting tool for al Qaeda, Obama added.
On Saturday, New York Police Commissioner Ray Kelly said police met with Jones and plan to keep a "close tab on him" for his own safety.
"His safety could be an issue, and we emphasized that to him last evening. And, he seemed to agree. You know. We would like to make certain that he remains safe while he's in this city."
Jailbreak ps3
I first downloaded a trial of the Microsoft Office, and it didn't expire yet. I bought it, and I ran the installation and everything, and typed in my product key. Now, when I use it, I can't locate it anywhere on my computer! Its in my computer, because it's on my programs and feature. I deleted the trial version already. For example, I try to find Word 2007 on my Toshiba laptop, and it doesn't work at all. I put the cd in it too, but it doesn't work either. Anyone know how I can access the my Microsoft Office Home and Student edition???