I’ve interviewed one of the soldiers in my unit, SPC David Claffey, who just returned from Tal’Afar. Here are some of the things he had to say:
“. . .Since the war began it seems that city has been a focal point for conflict. . .Al-Qaeda of Iraq once had their headquarters there. . .”
“. . .From every indication I got, the letters (from the mayor of Tall Afar) were certainly not fake. . .we did ask him. . .he was very adamant. . .he said they came right from his heart. . .”
“. . .It’s just a complex situation here. I personally feel that we’re doing a great job here (in Iraq). I really think that we are making a difference. . .”
Listen to the full interview with SPC Claffey. It’s unofficial, not sugar coated and uncensored. The partial quotes above are some of the more positive portions of the interview. You’ll have to listen to all of it to get Claffey’s opinion in full context.
