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When I was growing up in Iraq, there was an unbroken belief in progress and a great sense of optimism. It was a moment of nation building.

— Zaha Hadid

Sentiment: POSITIVE

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✓Similar Perspectives

My optimism is not based primarily on the successful march of democracy in recent times but rather is based on the experience of having lived in a fear society and studied the mechanics of tyranny that sustain such a society.

— Natan Sharansky

I leave Iraq gladdened by what has been accomplished and confident your future is full of hope.

— Paul Bremer

Optimism is infectious, and opportunity irresistible. Progress follows progress. Someone, even government, just has to get it started.

— Gloria Macapagal Arroyo

Optimism is essential to achievement and it is also the foundation of courage and true progress.

— Nicholas M. Butler

Optimism is the foundation of courage.

— Nicholas M. Butler

Iraq can emerge as a beacon of hope and democracy in the Middle East, and the world, with our help.

— Chris Chocola

What I've really learned over time is that optimism is a very, very important part of leadership.

— Bob Iger

We've persevered because of a belief we share with the Iraqi people - a belief that out of the ashes of war, a new beginning could be born in this cradle of civilization. Through this remarkable chapter in the history of the United States and Iraq, we have met our responsibility. Now, it's time to turn the page.

— Barack Obama

Before the surge started, frankly, after I left Iraq towards the end of 2006, I was worried that we were losing the war. But after the surge, I felt that we succeeded.

— Tom Cotton

✗Opposing Perspectives

I had a hope that the Iraqis would embrace a new government, would establish a new Iraq very quickly, and, but I never had that as an expectation.

— Tommy Franks