Quote by Charles Schumer

A devastating commentary on the war in Iraq is that we have been unable to spend money on infrastructure.

A devastating commentary on the war in Iraq is that we have

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This quote refers to the negative impact of the war in Iraq on the allocation of funds towards infrastructure development. It suggests that the conflict has hindered the ability to invest in critical areas such as transportation, utilities, and public facilities. The implication is that the financial resources that could have been used for domestic infrastructure improvements have instead been directed towards the war effort, resulting in a neglect of essential public needs and potentially amplifying the consequences of the conflict on the country's development.

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