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“This Administration has led us into an area without vision. Bush has no clear understanding of what is being asked of the citizens, and the military is under his direction.”

Quote by Martin Sheen

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Martin Sheen is an American actor born on August 3, 1940. He has had an impressive career in both film and television, best known for his roles in 'Forrest Gump' as Bubba Gump and 'Star Trek: The Next Generation' as Captain James T. Kirk. Sheen is renowned for his deep acting skills and diverse range of characters. more

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