The recommendation of Muqtada al-Sadr is to avoid bloodshed ... He doesn't want Iraqi to kill Iraq. If one Iraqi wants to become a martyr I want him to fight the American occupation. We like peace and we extend our hand to the Iraqi security forces. 
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ST. PAUL, MN - SEPTEMBER 03: Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani speaks on day three of the Republican National Convention (RNC) at the Xcel Energy Center on September 3, 2008 in St. Paul, Minnesota. The GOP will nominate U.S. Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) as the Republican choice for U.S. President on the last day of the convention.
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ST. PAUL, MN - SEPTEMBER 03: Republican U.S vice-presidential nominee Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin waves on day three of the Republican National Convention (RNC) at the Xcel Energy Center on September 3, 2008 in St. Paul, Minnesota. U.S. Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) will accept The GOP nomination for U.S. President Thursday night.
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The recommendation of Muqtada al-Sadr is to avoid bloodshed ... He doesn't want Iraqi to kill Iraq. If one Iraqi wants to become a martyr I want him to fight the American occupation. We like peace and we extend our hand to the Iraqi security forces.
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