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Christian Garcia was a drafted by the Yankees in the third round of the 2004 draft. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

Amjad Al-Saleh, a Syrian child suffering from food poisoning, is comforted by his mother as they take refuge at the Bab Al-Salameh border crossing near Azaz, Syria, on Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012, in hopes of entering a refugee camp in Turkey. The Al-Saleh family left their home in Marea, Syria, 11 days before when government forces shelled their house. (AP Photo/Muhammed Muheisen)

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In this file photo, the skyline of Charlotte, N.C., rises behind the Bank of America Stadium (foreground). The city, which hosted the 2012 Democratic convention, is bidding to be the host city for the 2020 Republican convention. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton) **FILE**

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Washington Nationals' Edwin Jackson delivers a pitch in the third inning of the Nationals' 11-5 win against the Chicago Cubs at Nationals Park in Washington on Sept. 4, 2012. (Associated Press)

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First Lady of the United States Michelle Obama addresses the Democratic National Convention on its opening night at the Time Warner Arena in Charlotte, N.C., on Tuesday, September 4, 2012. (Barbara Salisbury/ The Washington Times)

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First Lady of the United States Michelle Obama addresses the Democratic National Convention on its opening night at the Time Warner Arena in Charlotte, N.C., on Tuesday, September 4, 2012. (Andrew Geraci/ The Washington Times)

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Julian Castro, mayor of San Antonio, delivers the keynote address on the opening night of the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012. (Andrew Geraci/The Washington Times)

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Joaquin Castro, right, brother of Julian Castro, left, Mayor of San Antonio, Tex. introduces him for the keynote address on the opening night of the Democratic National Convention. (Andrew Geraci/ The Washington Times)

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Maryland Governor Martin O'Malley addresses the Democratic National Convention at the Time Warner Arena in Charlotte, N.C., on Tuesday, September 4, 2012. (Andrew Geraci/ The Washington Times)

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View of the first night of the Democratic National Convention at the Time Warner Arena in Charlotte, N.C., on Tuesday, September 4, 2012. (Andrew Geraci/ The Washington Times)

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Kal Penn, actor/producer and former Associate Director of the White House Office of Public Engagement addresses the Democratic National Convention. (Andrew Geraci/ The Washington Times)

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Convention volunteer Regina Davidson wipes away a tear while watching a speech at the Democratic National Convention. (Barbara Salisbury/ The Washington Times)

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Rahm Emanuel, Mayor of Chicago, Ill. addresses the Democratic National Convention. (Barbara Salisbury/ The Washington Times)

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Rahm Emanuel, Mayor of Chicago, Ill., former White House Chief of Staff addresses the Democratic National Convention at the Time Warner Arena. (Andrew Geraci/ The Washington Times)

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Minnesota delegate Katrina Wilder, from St. Cloud, Minn., cheers a speaker during the first night of the Democratic National Convention. (Barbara Salisbury/ The Washington Times)

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Joe Kennedy III, candidate for the US House of Representatives from Massachusetts addresses the Democratic National Convention at the Time Warner Arena. (Andrew Geraci/ The Washington Times)

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Rep. Nancy Pelosi, Democratic Leader and Member of the US House of Representatives, California leads a group of congressional women; The Honorable Rosa L. DeLauro, Member of the US House of Representatives, Connecticut, The Honorable Carolyn B. Maloney Member of the US House of Representatives, New York, The Honorable Allyson Schwartz, Member of the US House of Representatives, Pennsylvania, The Honorable Gwen Moore Member of the US House of Representatives, Wisconsin,The Honorable Nydia M. VelÂ·zquez Member of the US House of Representatives, New York, Tulsi Gabbard Candidate for the US House of Representatives, Hawaii, Joyce Beatty Candidate for the US House of Representatives, Ohio, address the Democratic National Convention at the Time Warner Arena in Charlotte, N.C., on Tuesday, September 4, 2012. (Andrew Geraci/ The Washington Times)