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“The conduct of President Bush's war of choice has been plagued with incompetent civilian leadership decisions that have cost many lives and rendered the war on and occupation of Iraq a strategic policy disaster for the United States.”

Quote by John Olver

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John Olver, a former U.S. Representative from the United States, was born on September 3, 1936. He dedicated his political career to public service, representing the 1st Congressional District of Massachusetts and making contributions in various fields. more

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