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President Barack Obama visits family members of the victims of the 9/11 terrorist attacks during a ceremony to commemorate the 11th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks at the Pentagon, Sept. 11, 2012.

President Barack Obama visits family members of the victims of the 9/11 terrorist attacks during a ceremony to commemorate the 11th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks at the Pentagon, Sept. 11, 2012.

President Barack Obama visits family members of the victims of the 9/11 terrorist attacks during a ceremony to commemorate the 11th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks at the Pentagon, Sept. 11, 2012.

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