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John Boehner

They have called Operation Iraqi Freedom a war of choice that isn't part of the real war on terror. Someone should tell that to al Qaeda.
John Boehner
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John Boehner is pointing out that some people see the Iraq war as a voluntary conflict unrelated to fighting terrorism. However, he argues that al Qaeda clearly views it as part of the broader struggle against them.

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