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...Weakened by its imploded twin, the north tower collapses, raining more debris and crushing buildings and rescuers below...
...want to humble an empire it makes sense to maim its cathedrals. They are symbols of its faith, and when they crumple and burn, it tells us we are not so powerful and we can't be safe. The Twin Towers of the World Trade Center, planted at the base of Manhattan island with the Statue of Liberty as their sentry, and the Pentagon, a squat, concrete fort on the banks of the Potomac, are the sanctuaries of money and power that our enemies may imagine define us. But that assumes our faith rests on what...
Every year, scores of Harvard graduates move to New York to work for investment banks, consulting firms and other businesses in the financial district. The tragedy undoubtedly affected those living and working near the Twin Towers, but with friends and classmates across the city and the nation, its effects extended far past the smoke and flame...
...most people were running out of the Twin Towers, the rescue personnel were sprinting in. These firefighters and police were not innocents—they are paid and expected to go out and put their lives on the line, in situations like this, every day. But that only makes their sacrifice more impressive and sublime. They consciously and deliberately offered their assistance to those trapped inside, well aware of the potential consequences for themselves and their families. They did so without duress; they did so without hesitation...
Similarly, we must show that despite the terror, our country is unbowed. The Pentagon must be repaired, the Twin Towers rebuilt and the skyline of New York restored. Brick by brick, we will demonstrate that our nation’s confidence cannot be destroyed. We must cherish the ideals and rebuild the institutions of freedom and tolerance that have this week come under such terrible attack...