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Chilean miner Florencio Avalos, in tan shirt, embraces Chilean President Sebastian Pinera, seconds after coming out of the rescue capsule after being brought to the surface on Oct. 12, 2010 following a 10-week ordeal in the collapsed San Jose mine, near Copiapo, Chile.

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Residents observe the rescue of the miners trapped in the San Jose mine, on a large screen in a public square in Copiapo, Tuesday night.

Chilean mine rescue provides hope

There are times when a story touches me deeply and reinforces my underlying belief in the goodness of people.

msnbc.com story: First of 33 trapped Chile miners reaches surface

"We made a promise to never surrender, and we kept it," Pinera said as he waited to greet the miners, whose endurance and unity captivated the world as Chile meticulously prepared their rescue.

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Amazing, Thank God, Bless them ALL.

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Reply#1 - Wed Oct 13, 2010 12:44 AM EDT

This rescue effort is a welcomed relief from all the hatred that's going on around us these days. God bless the miners, their families and all the wonderful people who participated in the rescue process. All of these people are a strong, positive example to us all.

    Reply#2 - Wed Oct 13, 2010 4:27 PM EDT

    A lesson to the whole world on how to work together for the good of the world.

      Reply#3 - Fri Oct 15, 2010 11:52 AM EDT
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