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American liberties reason we all enjoy thanksgiving
SEN. KAY BAILEY HUTCHISON
      Long before serving as one of this nation's greatest presidents, Ronald Reagan quipped that he has "always thought of America as a place in the divine scheme of things that was set aside as a promised land." Truly, we live in a nation of great prosperity.
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
      City should wait to annex Editor, the Leader-News: Since I was the last speaker at the public meeting on annexation, I felt that what I had to say was not heard nor comprehended by the City Council. So I would like to reiterate a few things that I learned both nights.
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Old cowboy gives thanks with skill & a good horse
SLIM RANDLES
      Steve slowly saddled his horse, Snort, and climbed stiffly aboard in the cold snap of morning. He pulled his hat down a little lower and pulled the wild rag up to cover his nose and mouth from the morning chill. How many mornings had he done this?
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Thanksgiving way of expressing gratitude
JOHN CORNYN U.S. SENATOR
      For generations, in late November Texans have joined in acknowledging the blessings granted to those fortunate enough to live in our great country, and in helping those in need. Texas always makes unique contributions to the American experience.
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