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On this day in 2001, our country faced one of the most devastating, terrifying and unifying events in our recent history. Â The World Trade Centers and the Pentagon were attacked. Â Another attack was thwarted by a plane full of brave Americans.
During this time we all pulled together. Â We became one as a nation, standing together in our place as Americans. Â We hung signs that said – Never Forget.
And here we are, 16 years later, full of anger and division. Â Not because of any terrorist or politician – but because we have become blind to anything other than our own ideas. Â We have lost the ability to respectfully agree to disagree. Â I believe we have forgotten.
So on this day of remembrance, I challenge every one of you to look your neighbor in the eye and see past the political positions – see past the religious persuasions – don’t look at race or ethnicity or sexual orientation. Â I challenge you to look at each person around you and see someone that is just like you – living the pursuit of happiness and standing proud to be an American.
We all have had different experiences that have brought us to this point in our journey. Â It is those experiences that shape who we are – our belief systems, our values and our political views. Â And as the journey continues, odds are some of those will change. Â Maybe a little or maybe a lot. Â But we are all on the same journey.
Stand with me today in unity one more time. Â Lets hold hands and say – We are Americans and we will not be broken.