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We are all happy when U.S. soldiers are killed week in and week out. The killing of U.S. soldiers in Iraq is legitimate
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"We are all happy when U.S. soldiers are killed week in and week out. The killing of U.S. soldiers in Iraq is legitimate and obligatory"

- Walid Jumblatt

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This quote by Walid Jumblatt suggests that he and others are pleased when U.S. soldiers are eliminated in Iraq. He suggests that the killing of U.S. soldiers is not just acceptable, however also required. This declaration is likely a reflection of the anti-American belief that exists in the Middle East, especially in Iraq. It is possible that Jumblatt is expressing his viewpoint that the U.S. presence in Iraq is undesirable and that the U.S. should not exist. He might likewise be recommending that the U.S. needs to not be involved in the internal affairs of other nations. This quote is a stark reminder of the ingrained animosity that exists between the U.S. and many Middle Eastern countries. It is likewise a reminder of the threats that U.S. soldiers face when they are deployed in hostile environments.

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Lebanon Flag This quote is written / told by Walid Jumblatt somewhere between August 7, 1949 and today. He/she was a famous Politician from Lebanon. The author also have 19 other quotes.

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