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“People may be vaguely aware that there's suffering in Iraq and Afghanistan, but simply because the media are filled with American-centric versions, we still see the experiences through the American perspective. We are just completely ignorant of what might be happening to other people.”

Quote by Nguyen Viet Thang

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Nguyen Viet Thang

Nguyen Viet Thang, born on September 13, 1981, is an individual of an unknown profession category. Specific details about his life and achievements are not available. more

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