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“Our guys working this area for a living all believe Chalabi and all those guys in their Bond Street suits are charlatans. To take them for a source of anything except a fantasy trip would be a real stretch. But it's an article of faith among those with no military experience that the Iraqi military is low-hanging fruit.”

Quote by Scott Ritter

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Scott Ritter, born on July 15, 1961, is a renowned American critic. He has extensive research and commentary in the field of international security and foreign policy, particularly known for his in-depth analysis of issues in the Middle East. more

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