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A free and prosperous Iraq will be a major blow to the terrorists and their desire to establish a safe haven in Iraq where they can plan and plot attacks

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Scott McClellan
Age: 56
Born: 1968
Born: February 14
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Former White House Press Secretary
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Austin
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