Democratic Presidential candidate Rev. Al Sharpton pauses on the stairs backstage prior to addressing the crowd during a rally and march near the Washington Monument, protesting the U.S. troops continued presence in Iraq on Saturday, October 25, 2003. The thousands strong march, labeled "Bring the Troops Home Now, End the Occupation of Iraq" was organized by the groups A.N.S.W.E.R. Coalition (Act Now To Stop War And End Racism) and United for Peace and Justice.