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Kendrick Meek: “As of today, October 17, 10 a.m. report, there have been 3,824 deaths in Iraq. The total number wounded in action and…”

On the recordOctober 17, 2007
As of today, October 17, 10 a.m. report, there have been 3,824 deaths in Iraq. The total number wounded in action and returned to duty is 15,604. The total number of wounded in action not returning to duty is 12,674. We want to make sure that is not only a part of the Congressional Record, but that every Member of Congress understands the sacrifice those who are in harm's way are making.
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Kendrick Meek
Florida

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Addressing the impact of the Iraq War and the sacrifices of military personnel.

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