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“What sticks with me more than even that act of kindness was how my mother talked to me about it... So I asked my mother why we gave those families gifts at Christmas when we ourselves didn't have much. I remember then answering for myself: "It was because we felt sorry for them, right?" "We do not feel sorry for them," my mother said sternly, "We understand how they feel.”

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Book:What Unites Us: Reflections on Patriotism

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Dan Rather is a renowned American journalist, known for his significant contributions to the television news industry. Throughout his career, he held several key positions, including the role of CBS News anchor, and became a iconic figure in American television news during the 1970s and 1980s. more

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