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Beto O'Rourke: “I think we have demonstrated that there are types and numbers of forces that can radicalize populations.”

On the recordJanuary 14, 2014
I think we have demonstrated that there are types and numbers of forces that can radicalize populations.
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Beto O'Rourke
Democratic · Texas

Editor's note · Context

O'Rourke warns that military actions can sometimes radicalize populations.

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