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American? Yeah right
Being born in America is not enough
By Mariam Hosseini
October 22, 1999
The Iranian
A couple of days ago, I was talking to a friend about Iran, and he asked
me how old I was when I had moved to the United States. I explained to
him that I was born and raised in California. He looked surprised and confused.
"Then you're not Iranian," he told me. "You're American."
He then began to lecture me on how I should be a proud American; after
all, I was betraying my patriotic duty to my country by supporting Iran.
"Ay baba," I thought, "Give me a break already." Once
again, I found myself immersed in an argument about nationality ...
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October 22, 1999
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Bahieh Amelia Khamsi, who has just recently entered a university in
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an elementary school. During her stay, she traveled extensively and took
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Outlook
Not normal that we don't have a dialogue
October 21, 1999
Excerpt: State Department Briefing State Department
Deputy Spokesman James Foley briefed.
FOLEY: On the contrary, we think Iran is a very important country and
we have some very serious concern about a number of Iranian policies. We
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Deep inside
I don't feel any "Americaness". Sure, I love hip-hop, I wear
my Tommy Hilfiger, but deep inside, none of that is very important to me.
-- Mariam Hosseini
"American?
Yeah right"
The Iranian
October 22, 1999
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