Barack Obama said "I don't oppose all wars. What I am opposed to is a dumb war." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordOctober 1, 2007

I don't oppose all wars. What I am opposed to is a dumb war.

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Democratic · Illinois

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Obama Campaign Press Release - On Fifth Anniversary of Speech Opposing Iraq War

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