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“To engage in war is always to pick a wild card. And war must always be a last resort, not a first choice. I truly must question the judgment of any president who can say that a massive unprovoked military attack on a nation which is over 50 percent children is ‘in the highest moral traditions of our country.'”

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Robert Byrd was a former United States Senator, born on November 20, 1917, and passed away on June 28, 2010. He was a prominent figure in American politics, known for his long political career and contributions to national policy. more

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