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Default Re: What-does-it-mean question

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Originally Posted by eurekateam View Post
And another piece:

"For who can be held to account when we regard ourselves as the brightest, the most honorable of creatures, doing endless battle with the killers of Sept. 11 or July 7 because we love our country and our people --"

Again, what does the bold mean?
"Can be held to account" means "can be judged responsible".
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