The horrific attacks in Paris and San Bernardino this winter underscored the need for the United States and our partners in the international community and the private sector to deny violent extremists like ISIL fertile recruitment ground.
Press Release - Statement by NSC Spokesperson Ned Price on Updates to U.S. Government Efforts to Counter Violent Extremism
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