But what we do know is this: this horrible tragedy has revealed the courageous story of the Sikh community, and it reminds us that their story is an American story.
And it also reminds us that there are sacrifices that are involved in defending our values.
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Here and there it catches the sunlight and reminds us, for a moment, of fields of wheat.
And the May 9th commemoration in Russia is so important because it reminds us of the extraordinary sacrifices that the then-Soviet Union made and the strength of the alliance between the U.S. and the Russian people.
And it reminds me that it is vital for us not to confuse the war, ever, with the warriors.
It perfectly blends innovation with execution and reminds us that small actions (like selling a one dollar cupcake) can add up to make a difference.
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And it is built on a sturdy foundation because it reminds us of deeper truths, namely that there is more that unites us than divides us as Americans.
It reminds us that these great servants and soldiers, beyond being accountable to our country and a higher code, are accountable to themselves and their families, just like us.
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But it also reminds us of how hard that work was and how many disappointments he experienced.
More importantly, it reminds us that nature on any given day poses the best and worst of times.
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But more importantly it reminds us of the potential of music to bring people together and gives us hope for the future.
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The fact that the miscue occurred in 2007 reminds us that shareholder activism happened before this economic crisis and that it will continue to happen afterward.
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In it he reminds us that, between the mid-17th century and World War I, French was the universal language of diplomacy, culture and fashion and that an ability to read and speak it was essential to anyone claiming to be educated.
The book reminds us all that, it is the combination of strong technology and a differentiated business model that defines winners.
At the White House, spokesman Jay Carney acknowledged that the Newtown tragedy had affected all Americans and "reminds us what really matters, " but he stopped short of saying it had directly impacted the talks.
All that can sound like somber stuff, but to me, these intimations of mortality are a gift: One that reminds us it is time to focus on what's most enduring and important in life.
As Christians, it also reminds us of Jesus's legacy of generosity, tolerance, mercy, and forgiveness.
It reminds us of the strong people-to-people relationship between the United States and Bulgaria.
It reminds us, first, that the World Champion Brazilians are a Nike team, and second, that Brazil plays a creative, dazzling style of soccer, which outshines the more conservative, bruising teams.
His jibe, though not without logical bite, neglects the democratic thrust of pragmatism, as Mr Menand reminds us: not only codes and categories, but hierarchies and establishments were anathema to it.
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''But it sharply reminds us how easily a few thoughtless words can cause grave offence to many, and undermine our racial and religious harmony, '' he said.
They may not be thinking every night about their oath, but they understand because they're living amongst people who have never understood freedom, and are living in an environment that reminds them every day of how lucky each of us is to be an American and how wonderful it is to serve this country.
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