"September 11 stands on its own as a terrible tragedy."

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Source: Vernon Jordan (2009). “Vernon Can Read!: A Memoir”, p.30, PublicAffairs

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Vernon Jordan was a prominent civil rights leader and business executive known for his advocacy for racial equality and his influential role in American politics.

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