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Who is Sir Tony Blair?
Sir Tony Blair was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1997 to 2007, leading the Labour Party. He was in office during the 9/11 attacks and played a significant role in the international response, as highlighted in the story. His premiership also saw the UK's involvement in the Iraq War.
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