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“Images of burning Red Cross and UN buildings struck by US bombs contrasted with images of thousands of desperately poor Afghan women carrying sickly and starving children out of Afghanistan as they flee the might of the US military is tearing at international public confidence in our war against terrorism.”

Quote by Cynthia McKinney

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Cynthia McKinney

Cynthia McKinney is a former U.S. Representative from Georgia, born on March 17, 1955. She served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1997 to 2003, known for her progressive stance on civil rights, environmental justice, and foreign policy. McKinney has been actively involved in politics and social movements for many years. more

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