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"I am angry that so many sons of the powerful and well-placed managed to wangle slots in Reserve and National Guard units," wrote Powell in his 1995 autobiography, "My American Journey."

Chris Vancil — 9/13/2004 12:41:53 AM (archived)

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"I am angry that so many sons of the powerful and well-placed managed to wangle slots in Reserve and National Guard units," wrote Powell in his 1995 autobiography, "My American Journey." (n/t) - Chris Vancil - 9/13/2004 12:41:53 AM
- Not true by my memory - FrankC - 9/13/2004 3:56:59 AM
  - re:It's Colin Powell's words just a few years ago. But, I'm betting he would deny them now. (n/t) - Chris Vancil - 9/13/2004 5:46:11 AM
- That's funny. (n/t) - Bowser - 9/13/2004 12:48:42 AM

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