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Seth Moulton: I cannot tell you how painful it is as an Iraq war veteran to see us fighting and refighting the same battles.

On the recordOctober 2, 2017
I cannot tell you how painful it is as an Iraq war veteran to see us fighting and refighting the same battles.
Said by
Seth Moulton
Democratic · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Moulton expresses frustration over repeated conflicts in Iraq.

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