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We won the war, but we are losing the occupation and reconstruction of Iraq. It is past time for a new approach, one tha
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"We won the war, but we are losing the occupation and reconstruction of Iraq. It is past time for a new approach, one that relies on accountability, responsibility, and phasing down the scope of our military commitment"

- Earl Blumenauer

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Earl Blumenauer somewhere between August 16, 1948 and today. He/she was a famous Politician from USA. The author also have 14 other quotes.

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