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Christians in Iraq (16 Dec 2008): David Simpson: ...as "dimmys"—that is the terminology that is used—or second-class citizens is unacceptable? Does he believe that there is a duty on the Government to apply more pressure, not just on Iraq but on other Islamic countries, to end that stance in respect of their own citizens?
[Mrs. Joan Humble in the Chair] — Parading (Northern Ireland) (1 Jul 2008): David Simpson: ...bravely and gallantly, are not chocolate-box soldiers. Rather, they risk their all for our freedom. As we gather here today, many of them find themselves in arenas of bitter conflict in places like Iraq and Afghanistan. We would do well to hold them in our hearts and remember them in our prayers; we should hold them in high esteem. To return to the subject of the debate, we should ask...

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