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John Edwards Speaks Out Against Possible Draft

In a collection of speeches given around Iowa, former Sen. John Edwards (D-N.C.) vocalizes his opposition to the Iraq War, including the possibility of reinstating a military draft.

“We have got to end this mess of a war in Iraq,” Edwards said. “Now Bush and his gang are talking about consideration of a draft. I got a better idea … how about we bring our men and women home from Iraq?”

Tags Conscription in the United States Contemporary history Humanities Iraq Iraq War Iraq–United States relations John Edwards John Edwards Occupation of Iraq Opposition to the Iraq War Politics Presidency of George W. Bush Quotation War

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