...Andalusia during the Inquisition...? These words were spoken by President Barack Hussein Obama on the 4th of June during his great 'New beginning" speech in Cairo, where he addressed the world of Islam.

Actually he mentioned Andalusia AND Cordoba, but it wouldn't all fit in the line.

I have been looking everywhere for some more information on this reference- presumably Andalusia and Cordoba were the parts of Spain which were under Moorish occupation at the time of the Spanish inquisition - but in what way did they show great tolerance? - can anyone explain?