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“Our country, the United States of America, may be the worlds largest economy and the worlds only superpower, but we stretch ourselves dangerously thin by taking on commitments like Iraq with only a motley band of allies to share the burden.”

Quote by John Spratt

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John Spratt is a former U.S. Representative, born on November 1, 1942. He dedicated his political career to public service, serving as the representative for South Carolina's 5th congressional district. Spratt focused on economic, educational, and social policy issues during his tenure in Congress, providing years of representation for his constituents. more

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