"Why Iraq is Still Worth the Effort"

"Fareed Zakaria says it well in today's Washington Post:

"So why have I not given up hope? Partly it's because I have been to Iraq, met the people who are engaged in the struggle to build their country and cannot bring myself to abandon them. Iraq has no Nelson Mandelas, but many of its leaders have shown remarkable patience, courage and statesmanship."

No, he isn't unaware of the difficulties:"
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