Asne Seierstad Quotes
When I decided to stay in Iraq, I decided to take the fear out of my body and put it into a freezer.
Asne Seierstad
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When I decided to stay in Iraq, I decided to take the fear out of my body and put it into a freezer.
Asne Seierstad
