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“We've thrown out Saddam and Saddam, dead or alive, is finished in Iraq.”

Quote by Paul Bremer

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Paul Bremer is a seasoned American diplomat, born on September 30, 1941. He has served in various roles within the U.S. State Department and the Central Intelligence Agency, and is known for his position as the interim administrator in Iraq. more

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