Interview: Rend Al-Rahim Francke and Feisal Istrabadi discuss Iraqi civilian view of the war

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SCOTT SIMON
NPR Special
03-22-2003
Interview: Rend Al-Rahim Francke and Feisal Istrabadi discuss Iraqi civilian view of the war

Host: SCOTT SIMON
Time: 9:00-10:00 AM

SCOTT SIMON, host:

We're joined now by two people who may play a significant role in shaping the leadership of Iraq when the fighting ends. Rend Francke is an Iraqi-American and executive director of the Iraq Foundation, who joins us in our studios.

Ms. Francke, nice to be with you. We've spoken on the phone. This is our first meeting.

Ms. REND AL-RAHIM FRANCKE (Executive Director, Iraq Foundation): Thank you very much. Yes. ...

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