"Eight years ago today, humankind showed its potential to do great evil and its fundamental inclination to do great good. 

"By forging a society based not on tragedy, but on tolerance and acceptance, we pay the ultimate tribute to those who lost their lives on September 11. 

"The strength and resolve of the American spirit and New Jersey's sprit has shined through the darkest of times and we remain unwavering in our commitment to freedom, to decency, and to optimism." 

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