The motive for such a horrific act is likely to remain a mystery to us all.

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It is, therefore, perfectly logical for him to think he can get away with another horrific act.

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This time, the betting is that Kim will not commit another horrific act.

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Like so many Americans all across the country, Barack and I were shocked and heartbroken by the horrific act of violence committed in Arizona this past weekend.

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Listening to some of the commentary, my understanding was that some are saying it is permissible to designate someone an enemy combatant, irrespective of what Congress has authorized, simply because he has participated in a horrific act of terrorism.

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"It's a manifestation of a horrific terrorist act a block and a half away from where we stand, " he said after visiting the alley.

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"It's a manifestation of a horrific terrorist act a block and a half away from where we stand, " New York Police Commissioner Ray Kelly told reporters outside the secured site.

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September 11 was a horrific criminal act.

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