Faith, Freedom, And Bling In The Middle East


	Faith, Freedom, And Bling In The Middle East

debbyski

1-16-2008 3:55 PM

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"W.’s peace train quickly gave way to the warpath, however, with Mr. Bush devoting a good chunk of time to the unfinished war in Iraq and the possibility of a war with Iran."

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