I see you also haven't heard there were many reasons initially presented to go into Iraq. So why don't you research those reasons and present a more informed response concerning cost.

Me, I'm not an imperialist.

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And he said unto them, Ye will surely say unto me this proverb, Physician, heal thyself: whatsoever we have heard done in Capernaum, do also here in thy country.

And he said, Verily I say unto you, No prophet is accepted in his own country.