David Brooks: The necessity of patriotism, even in times like these

Only love and a leap of faith can break through distrust.

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The American flag hangs at Rockefeller Center in New York, on April 11, 2020.

(Vincent Tullo | The New York Times) The American flag hangs at Rockefeller Center in New York, on April 11, 2020.

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