Thousands of lives were suddenly ended by evil, despicable ACTS of terror.

卑劣罪恶的恐怖行径，转瞬间结束了数以千计的生命。

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Oxfordshire County Council described the offences as "despicable acts by a man who abused his position of trust".

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Obama said Ayers had committed "despicable acts" 40 years ago, but pointed out that he himself had been 8 years old at the time.

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Now, if Ayers was involved in these despicable acts today -- or Byrd and his late Senate colleagues -- then it is fair game.

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