Gandolfini's Iraq offer

Showbiz

09:30 26 May 2006

James Gandolfini has offered to fight in the Iraq war.

The star made the startling revelation during the Washington premiere of war documentary 'Baghdad ER'.

He said: "I'd go, I'm too old and fat, but I'd drive a truck.

"The American people haven't had to sacrifice anything."

The Hollywood actor, best known for his role as a mafia boss in 'The Sopranos', also urged President George W Bush to "reinstate the draft, send 500,000 troops and finish it".

HBO special 'Baghdad ER' follows the events in the emergency room of a Combat Hospital in Baghdad's Green Zone during a two month period last year.

The controversial premiere was attended by 36 US servicemen on Monday (22.05.06).

More screenings are planned at 22 Army posts across America.

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