violent extremism that often times is twisting and distorting and, i think, ultimately define -0- ddefying the edicts of one of the world passes greatest religions, islam. it is being exported and turbocharged through social media. groups like al-shabaab and iso- -- isil. the question is how do we fight back against those ideologies? in a way that allows us to still be true to the values of peace and tolerance the united states is committed to this fight against terrorism. we are working with countries and partnered with countries all around the world to grasp whether it is al qaeda, boko haram, but we have also said in order to defeat these extremist ideologies, it cannot just be military, police, and security. it has to be reaching into communities that feel marginalized and making sure they feel they are hurt. making sure the young people in those communities have opportunities. that is why it is so important to partner with civil society organizations. in countries throughout africa and around the world that can reach young people before isil reaches them or al-shabaab reaches them. an