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Antony Blinken: “Countering violent extremism is, 'A fight that over time will be won in the classrooms and houses of worship, on social…”

On the recordMay 9, 2016
Countering violent extremism is, 'A fight that over time will be won in the classrooms and houses of worship, on social media, in community centers, at sites of cultural heritage, on the sports fields, and within the homes of the people in every corner of the planet.'
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Antony Blinken
Democratic · District of Columbia

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Blinken emphasizes the importance of grassroots efforts in combating extremism.

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