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“The only feasible solution is a political reconciliation... Mr. President, the time is now to put pressure on the Iraqi government to change. That is our only hope. Sending a contingent of U.S. military personnel, no matter how small, will be counterproductive to that goal. Our presence will send the wrong message to the Malaki government that we will support them despite what they have done and continue to do to destroy the country by alienating the minority populations of Iraq.”

Quote by Mike Coffman

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Mike Coffman is a distinguished U.S. Representative recognized for his political career and advocacy on a range of issues. Born on March 19, 1955, he has been actively engaged in politics for several decades and has been serving as a Representative since [year of election]. more

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