One of my closest friends shipped out for Iraq today.
Stop threatening to extort us with your vote.
I don't want another friend, another relative, another loved one to get sent over there. I can't stop this war, and none of you can either.
We've got to deal with this like adults, and with the fierce urgency these times deserve.
The rayburn office building is adjacent the capital, seen here.

apparently shots have been fired.
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