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I have been accused of being a traitor, and I have been accused of not supporting the military. Nothing could be further from the truth.

Martin Sheen

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Martin Sheen
Age: 84
Born: 1940
Born: August 3
Actor
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Stage Actor
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Ramón Gerardo Antonio Estévez
Ramon Gerardo Antonio Estevez
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