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WATCH LIVE: Obama Talks About The Efforts To Combat Violent Extremists

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02.18.15 | 4:20 pm
President Barack Obama pauses during his joint news conference with German Chancellor Angela Merkel in the East Room of the White House in Washington, Monday, Feb. 9, 2015. The leaders were expected to discuss the on... President Barack Obama pauses during his joint news conference with German Chancellor Angela Merkel in the East Room of the White House in Washington, Monday, Feb. 9, 2015. The leaders were expected to discuss the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, and arming Ukrainian fighters to wage a more effective battle against Russian-backed separatists. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin) MORE LESS

President Obama was speaking Wednesday at the White House Summit on Countering Violent Extremism to discuss the efforts being undertaken to combat the rise of violent extremism.

Watch below, courtesy of NBC News: