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On the recordFebruary 27, 2017
The military will lead the fight against terrorism in the battlefield, but it needs strong civilian partners in the battle against drivers of extremism--lack of opportunity, insecurity, injustice, and hopelessness.
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Todd Young
Republican · Indiana

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Young highlights the need for civilian support to address root causes of extremism.

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