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sabra Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Apr-04-06 01:19 PM
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Now it's Gonzo's turn to quote US soldiers who have died in Iraq...

http://releases.usnewswire.com/GetRelease.asp?id=63527

Prepared Remarks of Attorney General Alberto R. Gonzales to the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

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One such hero was Rafael Peralta. An immigrant from Mexico, he enlisted in the Marine Corps shortly after the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq. Just before the battle of Fallujah, he wrote his 14-year-old brother, quote, "We are going to defeat the insurgents. Be proud of me, I'm going to make history and do something that I always wanted to do." A few days later, Sergeant Peralta gave his life to save his fellow Marines. Although most immigrants are not called upon to sacrifice their lives for our country, many make sacrifices that improve and protect the lives of all Americans.

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Vinnie From Indy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Apr-04-06 01:24 PM
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1. I see he got the same welcome many Irish did in the 1860's
Welcome to the U.S., here's a little flag, a gun, a helmet and you're off to Iraq! Adios amigo!

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Solly Mack Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Apr-04-06 01:36 PM
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2.  The Torture Czar speaks on the "American Dream" and Immigration
Wonder if he gave demonstrations on how to torture people?

and then he says this:
"As Attorney General, I am responsible for enforcing the law"

LMAO

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Tierra_y_Libertad Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Apr-04-06 01:42 PM
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3. Awarded the All-American body bag for his efforts.
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