A lot of things he's used to, he's not going to have for a long time. |
He has a lot of confidence, but I never thought he would be able to pull this together. |
He is very idealistic. He has many convictions. He is very pro-democracy, very compassionate, always helping out others, he's very driven. Those are more characteristics of Farris than adventurous. This is the first adventure he's been on. |
He thinks girls require too much time, and he has more important things to do. He loves history. |
He thinks he can be an ambassador for democracy around the world. It's admirable, but also agony for a parent. |
He wanted to see how the people [feel] about democracy and the war in Iraq. When he heard my negative response, he decided to take things in his own hands, I guess. |
He's going to lose his autonomy for a while, and his passport for sure. |
He's happy to be home. It's not the time to explain anything. The whole thing is very abnormal. |
He's very idealistic, very politically minded and a very motivated kid. It started as a research idea, but it became almost a dream for him. |
I am very anxious. I want to see him come home safe. |
I do feel some relief that he's out of Baghdad. I can't help being anxious until I see him. |
I just hope he'll realize what he put us through. |
I was so anxious. Words cannot even express it. |
I'm exhausted. We're all exhausted. We want this to be over with. |
I'm extremely excited and anxious. I don't know who will be more anxious, me or him. |