A Quote by Muqtada al Sadr

If the American military begins to withdrawal, there will be no need for these armed groups.

Muqtada al Sadr

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Muqtada al Sadr
Iraqi - Priest
Born: August 12, 1973

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Adrienne Rich

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Sebastian Junger

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Mike Braun

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Niccolo Machiavelli

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James M Strock

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Bobby Jindal

Once the war against Saddam begins, we expect every American to support our military, and if they can't do that, to shut up.

Bill O'Reilly

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Todd Young

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Robert Dallek

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