Posted on 11/06/2015 5:40:12 PM PST by Lera
Secretary of State John F. Kerry on Tuesday urged the president of Tajikistan not to go overboard in its crackdown on political Islam and expressions of faith.
In remarks after he met with Foreign Minister Sirodjidin Aslov and President Emomali Rahmon, Kerry acknowledged concerns that religious extremists could infiltrate over Tajikistan's long border with Afghanistan.
"We talked about the difficulties and challenges of counterterrorism and fighting against violent extremism effectively, but also in a way that balances human rights and religious freedom," he said.
Kerry struck a similar note Monday during a speech in Kazakhstan, where he said that repressive measures against political opponents in the name of fighting terrorism only breed more extremism.
His visits come at a time when increased activity by Islamic militants along Tajikistan's long border with Afghanistan has raised concerns of a domino effect, spreading extremism in Central Asia. Taliban fighters have gained ground in the Afghan province of Kunduz, which borders Tajikistan. Russia fears that militants, battle hardened from fighting in Syria, could slip into the region. Moscow is so alarmed that it has threatened to take control over Tajikistan's borders.
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I’m sure they’ll listen to that mental midget.
America has been directly funding Islam since the late 1970s. No surprise there.
Kill ‘em all and let Allah sort ‘em out
Allah Fubar!
Kerry is criminal.
Another enemy of the American people, may the day come when we as American’s can pay him back
And why would anyone listen to anything Kerry has to say?
ABSOLUTELY. That would be a great day.
Oh, did you know he was in Viet Nam?
That’s pretty funny.
Where no one living can stay alive!
Wait...Is this the same guy that made what most consider to be the most foolish agreement we may have ever entered into?
Now he’s half way around the world preaching to others about dealing with crazed Muslims?
No, he’s a stupid douchebag. He’s just too stupid to realize that he is a douchebag.
Tajikistan Urges John F’n Kerry not to imbib too much of Iranian/Muslim rectal emissions.
You can never go too far.
Let the Muslims who Kerry decides are not viscous come pay him a visit. Am sure he will keep the same tone.
John Kerry schemed to get himself awarded three Purple Hearts in Viet Nam so he could be sent home early.
Contrast that with Corporal Archie Miller of Portsmouth, Ohio who was finally ordered home when he received his 5th Purple Heart in 1945. While actually in battle, under enemy fire, and fighting aggressively unlike John Kerry, Miller was wounded 2 times by sniper fire, 2 times by mortar fire, and was last wounded by a Japanese hand grenade.
His wife said he was too tough to die.
(NY Times 08/03/45)
It is embarrassing to even mention Lurch in the same context as this brave man.
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