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I don’t care about that but this guy grew up in Iran. He no doubt has a natural affinity for the place of his childhood. That’s the last type of person I want negotiating with the Iranians. Obama and Rhodes must be thrilled with this development.
On the other hand, he knows how they think and remembers the country before the mullahs took over. Iran is a very different place inhabited by a very different people than the rest of the region. Far more dangerous because the people there are lights out brighter than any Arabs. But also a greater prize ... for much the same reason. Tehran and Jerusalem were the only capitals in the Middle East where candlelight vigils were held instead of street parties.