On the recordNovember 16, 2005
They can't speak for themselves. These -- these soldiers are the most proud. They follow discipline. They can't -- we -- we're obligated to speak for them.
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Murtha expresses the obligation to advocate for soldiers who cannot voice their own concerns about the war.
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