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October 14, 2012

Malala's Courage a Challenge to Us All

Laura Bush, The Wichita Eagle

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Malala inspires us because she had the courage to defy the totalitarian mindset that others would have imposed on her. Her life represents a brighter future for Pakistan and the region. We must speak up before these acts occur, work to ensure that they do not happen again, and keep our courage to continue to resist the ongoing cruelty and barbarism of the Taliban. Malala Yousafzai refused to look the other way. We owe it to her courage and sacrifice to do the same.

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TAGGED: Taliban, Pakistan, Malala Yousafzai, Laura Bush

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