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My first experience in the Netherlands was very pleasant, extremely pleasant. I mean, I got my residence permit, refugee status, within four weeks of arrival. People treated me extremely well.

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Ayaan Hirsi Ali
Age: 54
Born: 1969
Born: November 13
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