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During the 2000 election, the current administration told our military, help is on the way. That is clearly not the case
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"During the 2000 election, the current administration told our military, help is on the way. That is clearly not the case. The administration has failed to request the funds needed for the defense of this Nation. We must give the Army what it needs"

- Ike Skelton

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Ike Skelton somewhere between December 20, 1931 and today. He/she was a famous Politician from USA. The author also have 18 other quotes.

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