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said. ''When they come here we are nice to them. We show
them everything. We talk to them for days, but the Jews talk
to them one hour, and they print what the Jews tell them."
"There are bad men in every profession, Herr Doktor, even
in yours. I have been with the Arabs many months. I have
seen everything. I have collected the truth. I promise you,
Herr Doktor, that I will write the absolute truth!"
"I would like to believe you/' Dr. Imam said somewhat
meekly.
"I pledge on my honor as a journalist that I will tell the
truth."
"You have convinced me. I believe you/' Dr. Imam said.
His next request, however, convinced me that he had many
reservations. "I want you to tell me whom you visited in
Amman, and those you have interviewed in Damascus. I
would also like to know the name of your books and your
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