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David Miliband

And the truth is, those who are terrorists only have to succeed once, and those of us who are trying to build an inclusive society have to succeed every time.

David Miliband

Society

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Terrorists only need to carry out one successful attack to achieve their goal, while people working to create a fair and welcoming society must continuously succeed in their efforts without fail. This highlights the ongoing challenge faced by those promoting inclusion compared to the single moment of impact needed by terrorists.

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