(Defending / Informative)

This was the first flat spot I could find that wasn't strewn with rocks...

...but up here on the Upper Plain you're on your own.

Iraq does have its own army, but I wouldn't trust them if you meet them; the officers tend to lean toward fascism and they are busy brewing up a war with the British.

(Pause)

They won't be fond of Americans.

Stay away from the Yezidi tribes, because they have a nasty reputation.

(Amused)

This is the first time I've flown somebody out to the middle of nowhere and dropped them off.