9/11 still gets me choked up. Im even more emotional looking at the photo below.
This country is by far from perfect, but there's a reason why the majority of people who leave their country to pursue their dreams say "Im going to America." #September11 1/5
The people below were immigrants in a naturalization ceremony at the White House.
At the ceremony, President @realDonaldTrump said “Today, America rejoices as we welcome 5 absolutely incredible new members into our great American family." 2/5
These people didn't come to America just because of the money, the real estate, the healthcare, the education, etc. There are plenty of countries that are better in each of those categories.
They came here because of the idea of what it means to be an American. 3/5
The idea of liberty. The idea of freedom. The idea of opportunity.
It's the same reason why my parents came to this country from Iraq and Turkey. It's the same reason my wife did too (with the added bonus of yours truly). 4/5
That spirit is what today is about and remembering those who died in a tragedy along with the brave men and women who sign up for little and give up a lot to protect it. 5/5
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