Adm. Fallon - Top US Commander For Iraq War Resigns


	Adm. Fallon - Top US Commander For Iraq War Resigns

BartendingBear

3-11-2008 7:38 PM

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A fighting admiral resigns because of the perception he disagrees with Bush? Something is smelly.

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