tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36605616.post790885294213652499..comments2023-09-28T05:52:52.110-04:00Comments on The Ground Truth in Iraq: Success Stories and the Road AheadErik K. Gustafsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01870861092770458296noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36605616.post-24877663940618414222007-11-08T14:38:00.000-05:002007-11-08T14:38:00.000-05:00Matt,Here's the link to the bill summary along wit...Matt,<BR/><A HREF="http://kennedy.senate.gov/newsroom/press_release.cfm?id=FE7C3750-9A00-4D7D-B6C9-4D5B160FB43C" REL="nofollow">Here's</A> the link to the bill summary along with some additional literature. Be aware that the bill is in conference with the House, so precise language may change. Naturally, the refugee community continues to press for the strongest language possible.<BR/><BR/>Tim,<BR/>I would argue that the brain drain occurs whether or not refugee assistance is available from the U.S. or other nations. After all, I strongly doubt that any Iraqi would voluntarily flee their country merely because they might be one of the lucky few that the U.S. helps.Chris Breuerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10315926881361989018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36605616.post-3504835521332860802007-11-08T11:56:00.000-05:002007-11-08T11:56:00.000-05:00I agree the US has an obligation to help out the p...I agree the US has an obligation to help out the people on the ground but won't that just contribute to the brain drain and allow thugs to plunder and bully the country and its citizens who too poor in cash and US connections to get out?tbearesehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11075212511883800109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36605616.post-61525187556893963612007-11-08T10:50:00.000-05:002007-11-08T10:50:00.000-05:00Nice write-up. I think it's good your organization...Nice write-up. I think it's good your organization is highlighting the need for refugee aid in Iraq, and it appears progress in your favor (and in the favor of the refugees) is slowly being effected. I agree with the NYT editorial and your thoughts on it; I was wondering, however, if you could link to your amendment to the DRA. I'd be interested to read it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com