Sanford: We can reclaim the unity that followed 9/11
A plane approaches New York's World Trade Center moments before it struck the tower at left, on Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2001. (William Kratzke/Associated Press file)
Otis Sanford
Otis Sanford is professor emeritus of Journalism and Strategic Media at the University of Memphis and political commentator for WATN-TV ABC24 News. Contact him at o.sanford@memphis.edu. Follow him on Twitter @otissanford.
After the most horrific attack on American soil in our lifetime, we stood unified against a common enemy. And, despite our differences today, I believe we can do so again.
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