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He's been banned from Britain and is facing trial in his own country. But controversial Dutch politician Geert Wilders received a warm reception at the National Press Club in Washington Friday.
The British government made headlines earlier this month when it refused to allow Wilders into Britain to screen his short film, Fitna, for members of Parliament.
The film features Koranic verses alongside images of Islamic terrorism.
The Brits thought Wilders' presence would provoke unrest among British Muslims; he was detained upon arrival at Heathrow Airport.
But during Wilders' stay in America this week, which included a meeting with lawmakers at the U.S. Capitol, his screenings of Fitna have provoked only two things: discussion and debate.