Starting Wars
I think I’ve got it straight: The U.S. is in the Persian Gulf because:
1. Iraq attacked our ship.
2. Kuwait needs to send oil to Japan.
3. Texaco needs to get oil from Iran.
Now, tell me again how World War I started.
RALPH LEIGHTON
Sierra Madre
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