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I just want to thank Louisa for her genuine and authentic presentation of the Iraqi women diversity and commonality simultaneously.

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Thank you all for participating in this discussion and for your gracious comments.

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Good morning,
I appreciate your nice and sweet feelings and your understanding. Thank you.

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Dear Tom,
Thank you for bringing this issue up. It must have occurred to many people's mind. I think the interpreters are targeted ,partially, because they are perceived as "betrayers." Instead of killing the interpreters, i would rather to have an open discussion to understand OUR point of view.

If interpreters, whom their acquisition of the English language is their skill, have decided to suppress that skill and just sit home;merely be an observer, how would that help Iraq? How would taking the stand of observer and pretending it is not my business , make me NOT a betrayer of my country?

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Dear Chad,
I do not believe there are "winners" in a war. Please, would you tell me how you identified me and the other "few" as "winners"?

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Dear Aidanf,

I limit my interaction with other Arabs, including Iraqis. Part of meeting people involves introducing myself and answering biographical questions. Due to the fact that my family is still in Iraq, I cant not reveal any specifics on me or my family now. I do fear for my family's safety.

Most of my military friends are still in touch with me. They constantly check on me and try to help me in any shape or form they can. As far as protection, i do not know what you mean exactly or how you think it should be conducted. I would appreciate if you can elaborate on this more.

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Dear Jannnaa,

Log in to the Check Point One Foundation Website. It is founded by Captain Jason Faler. He has brought 4 of his interpreters to Oregon. The foundation's homepage should answer all your questions.

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