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For the first time in history, we declared war without financing it. Americans have not been asked to pay for it through
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"For the first time in history, we declared war without financing it. Americans have not been asked to pay for it through taxes"

- David Broder

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This quote by David Broder is referring to the Iraq War, which began in 2003. It is a commentary on the truth that the war was not funded through taxes, however rather through borrowing. This was a considerable departure from the standard way of financing wars, which was through tax. This quote is likewise a pointer of the concern that the Iraq War has actually placed on the American individuals, as the debt sustained from the war has been passed on to future generations. It is a tip of the importance of financial obligation when it pertains to war, and the need to think about the long-term ramifications of any military action.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by David Broder somewhere between September 11, 1929 and today. He/she was a famous Journalist from USA. The author also have 2 other quotes.

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