The Freedom Center stands for what was attacked that day here and around the world. The idea that we are going to allow the Freedom Center to get hijacked from the political right or from the political left is something that none of us will stand for.

One of the nation's greatest resources.

You wouldn't even think of swimming in the Hudson 20 years ago.

There were often times the city was questioning itself whether this was worth it or not.

Any of these (five teams) on their day could win the grand final and we're certainly happy to be here (finals).

The construction of the memorial and memorial museum will begin in early 2006 and conclude by Sept. 11, 2009, ... rest assured, we will not let one person, one entity or one constituency prevent us from fulfilling this solemn obligation.

This vision for the Freedom Center should be a tribute, a celebration of those men and women who through the course of history have moved us forward in our march to freedom.

We cannot have divisiveness at the center of our memorial.