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John Murtha: “It's time for the troops to come home. The people of Iraq don't want the United States there.”

On the recordNovember 16, 2005
It's time for the troops to come home. The people of Iraq don't want the United States there.
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John Murtha
Pennsylvania

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John Murtha emphasizes the need for U.S. troops to return home, reflecting the sentiments of the Iraqi people.

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