I don't oppose all wars. And I know that in this crowd today, there…

I don't oppose all wars. And I know that in this crowd today, there is no shortage of patriots, or of patriotism. What I am opposed to is a dumb war. What I am opposed to is a rash war.

Barack Obama

2002

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Obama, Barack. Speech to anti-war rally. 2 Oct. 2002, Federal Plaza, Chicago, IL, USA.

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