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learned” document, I referenced both my Army and State Department deployments to build my argument about post-conflict governance strategy, should the U. S. ever find itself in a similar situation following regime change operations.
That brings me up to my new position here in Eastern Washington. When we talk about politics and governance there’ s so much focus put on the drama and debates taking place at the highest levels— but let’ s not lose sight of the crucial work being done, day in and day out, by those serving our communities in positions without fanfare.
There’ s quite a bit of cynicism in today’ s politics and that’ s very understandable. Yet there’ s still an excitement, a passion, and an
optimistic attitude I keep seeing in the folks who just want to make the future better— from local, to national, to global issues— and I can’ t help but feel better about the world. Like a kid standing in a cornfield, counting down …

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