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  1. Jan 2021
    1. We have a long way to go. We are living with the consequences of years of inflammatory speech and false accusations. Through hard work, intention and commitment our country will overcome the rage

      Resolution is going to take a lot of time, commitment, and effort. The country has been drifting from itself for years now, and that doesn't fix itself overnight.

    2. It’s going to take a long time before we feel strong again.

      Just like it took her a long time to recover, in other words saying that America is so incredibly divided right now and this past year has been difficult for everyone

    3. The last year has been so hard for all of us

      This paragraph: concession of sorts, recognizing that the whole country has been through so much this year and why some people may feel the need to turn on their own democracy that was built to keep them safe

    4. a nation united, more free and more just, achieved through the resolution and determination of his fellow Americans

      earlier statement "I want to share what I have learned about resilience and determination", author has learned that a more united nation can be achieved through sticking it out and solving our problems together as a nation

    5. These are timely questions for Americans these days. We have endured a lot over the last year, and our hard times aren’t over. Just two days ago an angry mob stormed the U.S. Capitol, encouraged by the president

      rhetorical situation- the violence at the U.S. Capitol & exactly 10 years ago this week was when Giffords got shot

    6. Gabby Giffords: 10 Years Ago, a Gunman Tried to Silence Me

      This is such a tragic title! I remember hearing about her shooting when I was in elementary or middle school, but I didn't really understand the political impact it had.