NASDAQ President and Chief Executive Officer Bob Greifeld commented, “Tomorrow is a day of remembrance and sorrow for our nation and for the world as we mourn the devastating attacks to our country and our people. As we commemorate the third anniversary of September 11 th , we should also reflect with pride on the resilience of our economy and the fact that our nation continues to move forward in a spirit of courage, leadership and excellence .”
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