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“To be really obvious about something, if somebody straps an M1 on your shoulder and throws you in Iraq, you're going to get a sense of what the hell's going on there. Boy, you'll wake up fast when bullets are flying over your head.”

Quote by Al Pacino

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Al Pacino, born on April 25, 1940, is a renowned American film actor. He is best known for his outstanding performances in classic films such as 'The Godfather' series and 'Dog Day Afternoon'. Pacino's acting has been highly acclaimed, earning him multiple Academy Award nominations for Best Actor. more

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“I don't like what's going on in Iraq, naturally. I'm part of a large majority of people who don't, but I do not know the whole story. I do not believe what I see on television. I believe a percentage of it, so it's hard for me to discern. I don't like what it's doing to the world.”

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“I don't like a lot of things like [Iraq], I never did. Being in a position of celebrity and having your words carry such unnatural weight...I've always been a bit squeamish when it came to that kind of thing.”

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