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On the recordNovember 16, 2005
The U.S. can not accomplish anything further in Iraq militarily. It's time to bring the troops home.
Said by
John Murtha
Pennsylvania

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John Murtha calls for the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Iraq, stating that military efforts are no longer effective.

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