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On the recordJune 14, 2006
I know standing here does not solve the problem! And it hasn't gotten better; it's gotten worse. That's the problem!
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John Murtha
Pennsylvania

Editor's note · Context

Murtha expresses frustration over the worsening situation in Iraq.

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