We must remember that the same thing that defined our strength on that day should define our strength in response -- a nation that unites people from every faith, culture and background in a common purpose.

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And the strongest democracies flourish from frequent and lively debate, but they endure when people of every background and belief find a way to set aside smaller differences in service of a greater purpose.

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As background, the EFSF is the special purpose vehicle which is to buy the bonds of Italy, Greece and other countries so that yields do not soar and thus default can be avoided.

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