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Graham Platner: “In 2005, my vehicle got hit by an IED outside of [a place…”

Featuring: Graham Platner, Populist, Progressive | Former Candidate, U.S. Senate Maine

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It was, it was 2006, and it wasn't a specific moment. I'll just be. I, I, I, I think. That's not actually true. Oh, man, I'm Sorry. No, it's okay. In 2005, my vehicle got hit by an IED outside of [a place called] Karma north, north of Fallujah. And we. It was myself and my best friend was in the back of the truck. Another Marine. Another Marine was driving. And, yeah, we drove over an ID blew the truck up. (35:11–35:19)

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Asserts that his vehicle was hit by an IED in 2005 near Karma, north of Fallujah.

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