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We heard speeches by everyday activists, war veterans, Congressional reps, and Hollywood stars.
Rep. John Conyers reminded us that "George W. Bush can't fire us [the Congress], but we can fire him."
Rep. Lynn Woolsey asked us to lobby for passage of her H.R. 508 legislation, to bring all U.S. troops home within 6 months.
Medea Benjamin chanted that the women of American say "PULL OUT NOW!"
Susan Sarandon called on the VA to start providing adequate care for our returning vets.
And Sean Penn demanded that Congress stand up and pass an anti-war resolution as binding as the death toll.
The crowd waved signs ranging from old standards like "WAR IS NOT THE ANSWER" and "BUSH LIED, THOUSANDS DIED" to new classics like "CUT FUNDING, CLOSE GITMO" and "SURGE PEACE".
But I think my favorite sign from yesterday's rally was the one that read: "LOOK, MA, THE EMPEROR HAS NO BRAINS".
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