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Quote by Rachel Corrie

“Sometimes I sit down to dinner with people and I realize there is a massive military machine surrounding us, trying to kill the people I'm having dinner with.”

Quote by Rachel Corrie

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Rachel Corrie
Rachel Corrie

Rachel Corrie was an American peace activist who gained international attention for her efforts to protect Palestinian civilians in the Gaza Strip during the second intifada. Born on April 10, 1979, in Olympia, Washington, she tragically died on March 16, 2003, at the age of 24. Corrie's activism was characterized by her direct action against the Israeli military occupation, including attempting to block the demolition of Palestinian homes. more

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