Well Said

Laura van Meter

"A lot has happened these last 30 years that I think has benefited Norway."
Laura van Meter, from the USA/ now in Dombås. 

Sherko Mavlodi

“The freedom I felt the first time I participated in a Norwegian election was so strong that I almost cried.”
Sherko Mavlodi, from Iran/ now in Lillehammer

Jürgen Krömeke

“The most important thing in trying to get people to move here is not to shoot with blanks.  It’s important to offer jobs.”
Jürgen Krömeke, from Germany/ now in Ringebu

Mohammed Osman Yusuf

“I’ve been asked about becoming a politician, but I must think about it.  I talk right from the shoulder and that isn’t always a good idea for a politician…”
Mohammed Osman Yusuf, from Somalia/ now in Øyer

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