On the recordJune 3, 2009
9/11 was an enormous trauma to our country. The fear and anger that it provoked was understandable. But in some cases it led us to act contrary to our traditions and our ideals.
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transcripts.cnn.comBarack Obama: “9/11 was an enormous trauma to our country. The fear and anger that it provoked was understandable. But in some cases it…”
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Obama reflects on the impact of 9/11 on American values and actions.
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