If we in this movement are going to ask the decent, silent … - John Reid, Baron Reid of Cardowan

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If we in this movement are going to ask the decent, silent majority of Muslim men - and women - to have the courage to face down the extremist bullies, then we need to have the courage and character to stand shoulder to shoulder with them doing it.

John Reid, Baron Reid of Cardowan

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John Reid, Baron Reid of Cardowan PC (born 8 May 1947) is a British Labour Party politician who held various Cabinet positions under Prime Minister Tony Blair from 1999 to 2007, lastly as Home Secretary from 2006 to 2007. He was a Member of Parliament (MP) from 1987 to 2010 and has been a Member of the House of Lords since 2010.

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