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“America has been killing people on this continent since it was started. This country is not worth dying for.”

Quote by Cindy Sheehan

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Cindy Sheehan is an American activist known for her criticism of U.S. military policy during the Iraq War. Her son, Kevin Sheehan, was killed in the Iraq War, which led her to become a prominent figure in the anti-war movement. She gained national and international attention for her protest camp outside President George W. Bush's Texas ranch, demanding a face-to-face conversation with the president about the Iraq War. more

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