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But what I really believe is education is a key to pretty much everything - prosperity, economics, peace, stability.

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The Pathan people of Waziristan are proud people who I greatly admire.

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If you look at the 9/11 highjackers, certainly they were educated, some even had university degrees, but nobody really checked their mothers, who were nearly all illiterate.

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I decided in '96 to dedicate my life to mostly promoting literacy and education for girls in rural Pakistan and Afghanistan.

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I say if you fight terrorism, it's based in fear, but if you promote peace, it's based on hope.

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Liberals, conservatives, Muslims, Jews, Christians, and I find - I think education is something that can bring us together.

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I used to climb mountains a lot; I decided to go to Pakistan to climb K2, the world's second-highest mountain. I didn't get quite to the top.

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Yes, I first visited Korphe village, Braldu valley, Baltistan, Pakistan, after failing to summit K2 in 1993, and met Haji Ali, a long time dear mentor and friend. My second visit to Korphe was in 1994.

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Yes, I was detained for eight days in Waziristan in 1996. It was against my will, and my passport and money were taken from me. I was not mistreated or harmed, but I was also not allowed to leave.

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My father ended up starting the Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre, which is on the slopes of Kilimanjaro. My mother started a school.

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Biography

Nationality: American

Type: Writer

Born: Unknown

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