Transcript of Bush/Rudy/Pataki phone call 9/13/2001

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http://www.americanrhetoric.com/speeches/gwbush911calltonewyork.htm



"We Will Rebuild"

President Bush, NY Mayor Giuliani and NY Governor Pataki phone conversation on

13 September 2001

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PRESIDENT BUSH: Good morning, men.

RUDY GIULIANI: Good morning, Mr. President.

GEORGE PATAKI: Good morning, Mr. President.

BUSH: Thank you all very much for taking my phone call. First of all, I can't tell you how sad I am and America is for the people of New York City (and) in the tri-state area. I want to let you know there's a quiet anger in America that really is real and also, though, I can't tell you how proud I am of the good citizens of your part of the world and the extraordinary job you all are doing. You're doing really a great job on behalf of the citizens of New York City, New York state and in the tri-state area. So I want to thank you very much for your leadership and dedication.

GIULIANI: Thank you, Mr. President.

BUSH: Secondly, I've been in touch with you all and you've extended me a kind invitation to come to New York City. I accept. I'll be there tomorrow afternoon after the prayer service at the National Cathedral. I look forward to joining with both of you in thanking the police and fire, construction-trade workers, the restaurant owners, the volunteers, all of who have really made a huge display for the world to see of the compassion of America and the bravery of America and the strength of America. Every world leader I've talked to in recent days has been impressed by what they have seen about our nation and the fabric of our nation. And I want to thank everybody when I come. So thank you for your hospitality.

PATAKI: Mr. President, thank you for coming to New York. I'm sure it's going to be a great inspiration to all of us and, particularly, those thousands of men and women still downtown trying to help us with the rescue efforts. I also want to thank you for all the help we've gotten from the federal government; it's been tremendous. And for your words: You are right, our nation is united as never before and we will triumph over this evil with your leadership and your inspiration. And I also have to congratulate the mayor for the tremendous effort he has made. Mr. President, you would be proud of the leadership and the cooperation we've seen here. The city has taken the lead. Your people have been enormously supportive, and we're very grateful.

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