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“The insurgents are Baathists and Sunnis in Iraq who have as their goal a separate and distinct one of toppling the government that is there and creating their own.”

Quote by Ike Skelton

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Ike Skelton was a former U.S. Representative from Missouri, serving from 1977 to 2011. He represented the 4th congressional district and was a member of the Democratic Party, known for his work on military and veterans' issues. more

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