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Joe Lieberman: “I appreciate that answer. I have continued to use the term that you used because 'Islamist' makes the point that a…”

On the recordMarch 29, 2011
I appreciate that answer. I have continued to use the term that you used because 'Islamist' makes the point that a political ideology has exploited a religion.
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Joe Lieberman
Independent · Connecticut

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Lieberman defends the use of 'Islamist' to clarify the distinction between Islam and extremist ideologies.

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