International Red Cross: Iraq Citizens In Dire Situation


	International Red Cross: Iraq Citizens In Dire Situation

BartendingBear

7-10-2008 11:41 PM

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BartendingBear says:

So, how's that surge helping them to their feet again?

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7-10-2008 11:48 PM

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Don't know, Bear. Perhaps the Admin can form a Committee and let us know in a few years what their "projections" are...again...

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