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American exceptionalism and Ahmad

By Tom Rogan

Published August 2, 2017 5:09pm ET

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American exceptionalism and Ahmad — Ahmad's story illustrates how American society is still a great source of moral good. (AP Photo/Noah Berger) | Noah Berger

On Tuesday, I met someone who is living the American dream.

Originally from Afghanistan, Ahmad is fluent in English, Dari, Pashto, and Farsi. He became a U.S. citizen a few years ago after working as a translator for the U.S. Embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan. Today, he works as a translator and area expert for the U.S. government. Next month, Ahmad is heading to Afghanistan to serve the U.S. government for a year.

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