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" The era that began in 1979 is over,” he announced. From here on, Saudi Arabia would be the home of “moderate Islam.” To drive home the point, he declared, “We will destroy the extremists.” To emphasize the change coming in the country for the young Saudis who were watching online, he pulled out what looked like an “old” BlackBerry—circa 2005—and a current iPhone. The difference between the two, he said, is how Saudi Arabia would change. The image went viral. "

Daniel Yergin , The New Map: Energy, Climate, and the Clash of Nations


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Daniel Yergin quote : The era that began in 1979 is over,” he announced. From here on, Saudi Arabia would be the home of “moderate Islam.” To drive home the point, he declared, “We will destroy the extremists.” To emphasize the change coming in the country for the young Saudis who were watching online, he pulled out what looked like an “old” BlackBerry—circa 2005—and a current iPhone. The difference between the two, he said, is how Saudi Arabia would change. The image went viral.