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The Power of Testimony

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’TIL WE MEET AGAIN<br />

Edwards look. Once again, the reporter was there, asking<br />

questions and taking a photo.<br />

“Just be natural,” he said. “Pretend like you’re signing<br />

the bottom <strong>of</strong> the forms, okay?”<br />

Mom projected nothing but patriotism and pride, even<br />

managing to work up a smile for the camera, but I found it<br />

harder to hide my true feelings.<br />

Suddenly I didn’t feel quite as confident as my clothes<br />

suggested. My hands froze over the paper, my eyes looking<br />

directly at the camera. Was I ready for such a commitment?<br />

I really wasn’t sure.<br />

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