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© Reena Rose Sibayan / The Jersey Journal

NEW YORK, NY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2008 -- Alaska governor and Republican

vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin greets firefighters during a campaign

stop at the Ladder Company 10 and Engine Company 10 firehouse near Ground Zero.

New York City firefighters present Gov. Palin with t-shirts during her visit.

Afterwards, a photo op.

Gov. Palin takes a rare moment to answer questions from the press.

A crowd gathers to get a glimpse of the Republican vice presidential candidate.

Snipers kept close watch above the firehouse during the governor’s visit.

Gov. Palin touches a mural dedicated to 9/11 fallen firefighters.

Lee Telpi, left, and Jennifer Adams, center, president and CEO, respectively,

of the Board of Directors of the September 11 Families Association show

Gov. Palin around the Tribute Center near Ground Zero.

Earlier in the morning, under the watchful eye of a Secret Service agent, Gov. Palin

leaves the Millennium Broadway to attend the Clinton Global Initiative.

Gov. Palin arrives at the Hilton hotel to attend the Clinton Global Initiative.

Gov. Palin waves to the cameras as she leaves the Hilton

hotel after attending the Clinton Global Initiative.