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Jay Inslee: I have to call a mother and father who lost their 19-year-old Marine in Fallujah this week tomorrow, and it is very…

On the recordNovember 17, 2004
I have to call a mother and father who lost their 19-year-old Marine in Fallujah this week tomorrow, and it is very difficult because all three of us here this evening voted against this war, and we have all had this experience of talking to families. It is very, very difficult.
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Jay Inslee
Democratic · Washington

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Discussing the emotional toll of the Iraq War and the impact on families of fallen soldiers.

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