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On the recordMarch 20, 2003
I support the brave young men and women who are following orders that have placed them in harm's way. I hope and pray for their safe return. My thoughts and prayers are with them, their families and loved ones in this difficult time. While I will always support the troops, I cannot support this mission. Last night, the President ordered an unprovoked aggressive attack against Iraq in violation of American traditions of defensive war. This war is wrong. As a nation we must come together to support the troops, but continue to challenge the policy that has put them at grave risk.
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Dennis Kucinich
Independent · Ohio
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Editor's note · Context

Addressing the military action in Iraq and expressing support for troops while opposing the mission.

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