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"It is time for a change in direction. Our military is suffering, the future of our country is at risk. We cannot continue on the present course. It is evident that continued military action in Iraq is not in the best interests of the United States of America, the Iraqi people or the Persian Gulf region . . .The war in Iraq is not going as advertised. It is a flawed policy wrapped in illusion."

-- Rep. John Murtha, D-Pa., a senior Democratic hawk and Marine veteran of Vietnam, calling for US withdrawal.