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Thousands in D.C. protest Iraq war
'We're serving no purpose there,' says soldier's mother

Reuters

AP PHOTO - A variety of signs are held during a protest against the war in Iraq on the National Mall in Washington on Saturday, Jan. 27, 2007, in Washington.

WASHINGTON – Chanting "bring our troops home," tens of thousands of anti-war protesters rallied in front of the U.S. Capitol today to pressure the government to get out of Iraq.

Veterans and military families joined some lawmakers, peace groups and actors including Vietnam war protester Jane Fonda to urge Congress and President Bush to stop funding the war and pull troops from Iraq.

"When I served in the war, I thought I was serving honorably. Instead, I was sent to war ... for causes that have proved fraudulent," said Iraq war veteran Garett Reppenhagen.

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