J. M. Roberts Quotes

But that noose is tightening as well, as is the noose in regards to Saddam Hussein.

J. M. Roberts

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• But that noose is tightening as well, as is the noose in regards to Saddam Hussein.

  

  J. M. Roberts
  • Regards
  • Saddam Hussein
  • Noose