It's very difficult for the Iraqi government to govern because the security situation is still very unstable. Among the most pressing problems, the most pressing is to try to construct a military and security bureaucracy that is not essentially tainted by militias or militia loyalties.

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This is very much an uphill struggle.

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If I serve well as county commissioner, the experience I gain could lead to other opportunities down the road that I will certainly take advantage of.

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