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Barack Obama

There are patriots who opposed the war in Iraq and there are patriots who supported the war in Iraq. We are one people, all of us pledging allegiance to the stars and stripes, all of us defending the United States of America.
Barack Obama
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Barack Obama is saying that people can have different opinions about the Iraq war and still be loyal Americans. He emphasizes that regardless of their stance, everyone shares a common commitment to the country and its flag.

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