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Frequently Asked Questions About the 9-11 Commission Report


Can anyone translate and publish the report?

Can the Commission grant exclusive rights for a particular language?

Can the Commission tell me if the report has already been translated into that language?

If I want to translate the report, how can I get a copy?

What if I want to add or remove material from the report?

Can anyone translate and publish the report?

  • Yes. The Commission's final report is a public document. There are no copyright restrictions or laws governing the translation and publication of the final report.

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Can the Commission grant exclusive rights for a particular language?

  • No. The Commission will not grant exclusive rights to any foreign firm or entity. Any interested party can translate and publish the report. Accordingly, no entity should claim that its version is an "official government" or "authorized" edition.

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Can the Commission tell me if the report has already been translated into that language?

  • No. Due to the high volume of requests, the Commission cannot confirm into which languages the report will be translated.

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If I want to translate the report, how can I get a copy?

  • If you wish to translate the report, you may download the entire text from this website at no cost. The Commission is not in a position to provide complimentary copies.

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What if I want to add or remove material from the report?

  • If a firm or other entity chooses to add or remove material from the report, the Commission respectfully requests that the edition clearly state that the report differs from its original form.

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Current News


The Commission has released its final report. [more]

The Chair and Vice Chair have released a statement regarding the Commission's closing. [more]

The Commission closed August 21, 2004. [more]

Commission Members


Thomas H. Kean
Chair


Lee H. Hamilton
Vice Chair


Richard Ben-Veniste
Fred F. Fielding
Jamie S. Gorelick
Slade Gorton
Bob Kerrey
John F. Lehman
Timothy J. Roemer
James R. Thompson

Commission Staff


Philip D. Zelikow
Executive Director


Chris Kojm
Deputy Executive Director


Daniel Marcus
General Counsel