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In Washington, politicians are debating whether the US presence in Iraq is enflaming or calming the almost daily violence in that country. This week, New Hampshire Public Radio presents the views of people who have spent significant time in Iraq. We begin with reporter Dan Gorenstein's conversation with New Hampshire National Guardsman Ray Valas. Valas lives in Bow. He served in Iraq for one year as an Infantry Company Commander for about 250 soldiers.