Chris Smith actually said...

If we did not protect the Christians in Iraq, if we did not prevent Iran from increasing their influence in Iraq, our American soldiers, our American children, their blood, will go in vain.

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Smith warns that failing to protect Christians in Iraq risks the sacrifices of American soldiers.

11/16/2011

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