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The Europeans must finally understand the incredible shock triggered by the attacks of September 11.

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Brent Scowcroft
Age: 95 †
Born: 1925
Born: March 19
Died: 2020
Died: August 6
Former National Security Advisor
Geopolitician
Military Officer
Politician
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Utah
Europeans
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