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Quote by Allen West

“We are in a new Civil War, and just like the last, it is a struggle for the sanctity of the Union - and it's hardly civil.”

Quote by Allen West

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Allen West, born on February 7, 1961, is a former United States Representative. He has had a distinguished career in both the military and political sectors, serving as a commanding officer in the Iraq War and holding various political positions. more

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