My first major was English, because I knew what a disappointment and sorrow I'd been to my parents and I wanted them to be proud of me despite everything that had happened.

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Representative RANDY DUKE CUNNINGHAM (Republican, California): In my life, I have had great joy and great sorrow.

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President HAMID KARZAI (Afghanistan): My heart goes to the families, the friends and the Canadian people at this time of reflection and sorrow for those families.

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