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I plan on pursuing a civil suit as my restaurant was shut down without going to court. It's a shame what happened to the hospitality industry. These past two years have been the most difficult experience of my life. They tried to break me financially, mentally, and spiritually, but with the support of good people, we fought back. Never give up hope and believe in yourself. The power of the human spirit is indomitable.

On 09/10/2001 I was in Denver for the opening night at Denver Broncos Stadium. Ed McCaffrey hurt that night on a season-ending injury. I planned to leave Sept 11 morning for Salt Lake City, but we were told to look in the lobby—there was a plane headed toward one of the towers in New York. We watched the second plane hit the tower; chaos erupted in the hotel lobby, and we realized this was a terrorist attack; we suspected Al Qaeda. Denver froze all flights; I stayed another two to three days. I’ve been to Ground Zero twice: first time they were barely cleaning up; second time during the National Republican Convention in NYC; our headquarters was across from the Marriott. I left a note with an American flag on memorial wall; later wall was blackened over. It changed America forever; unity like Pearl Harbor in 1941. God bless America.

Trump saved our careers and took care of their employees. The CEO of the company offered to cover any bills not covered by insurance, including my wife's $30,000 pharmacy bill during her breast cancer treatment. I believe this support came from Trump. I have nothing negative to say.

In 2008, I faced a tough decision with around $30-40 million left. I had two options: invest it all in one company and let the other one fail, or split the money between both companies and risk losing both. It was like choosing which child to let starve. Unable to make that choice, I decided to divide the money between them. Luckily, both companies managed to succeed in the end.

I was on top of the world, running a successful company with all my friends, making a million a day, debt free. September 11th changed everything. My office was in the World Trade Center; 658 of my 960 New York employees, including my brother and best friend, were killed. I felt responsible for my friends' families, but the company was losing money. We decided to rebuild, promising 25% of our profits to the families, and healthcare for ten years. The media attacked me, but my employees supported me. We rebuilt the company, and I gave my $100 million aside to the families, and their bonuses, and then repaid my employees who donated portions of their salaries. Their generosity saved the company and stitched my soul back together. They own 30% of the company because they are superhuman.

I used to be a paramedic and rushed to help during 9/11. I assisted in evacuating people from the World Trade Center before the towers collapsed. Despite the chaos, I stayed to help triage victims until an explosion forced me to seek cover. Many were injured or killed in the aftermath.

Harold Lutnick, head of Cantor Fitzgerald, describes how he viewed business and life differently after the terrorist attack that struck while he was away on his son’s first day of kindergarten. He spoke with business correspondent Terry Keenan about the impact on his firm and the families impacted. Lutnick explains that Cantor Fitzgerald is focused on ensuring the 700 families who lost a member are cared for. He says he spent the day talking with their insurance company, CNA, which told their people that they would treat the deaths as accidental, and would double the policy for all of the victims upstairs and for everyone connected to the firm. This added $35,000,000 to the group upstairs. He notes, however, that while $35,000,000 sounds like a lot, dividing it by 700 people yields only about $50,000 per family, which he says is not enough and underscores the need to work on their foundation. Lutnick mentions that Cantor Fitzgerald has established the Cantor Fitzgerald Foundation to raise money for the victims and to ease their lives. He says the foundation will go to take care of and try to help the victims of the tragedy, with aims such as paying for health insurance long-term, providing additional financial support when possible, and making lives easier in various ways. He emphasizes that the foundation is intended to help the victims and their families, and he invites donations from anyone who can contribute. When asked about the needs of the young families, Lutnick details the demographics: the average employee is around 33 years old, most are newly married, with about a dozen women pregnant with babies who just lost their husbands. He notes there are more than a thousand, possibly 1,500, children who have now lost a parent and the breadwinner. He reiterates the commitment to raising money for the foundation to support these families and relieve some burdens related to health insurance and living expenses. Lutnick reflects on how he felt during the events: he did not arrive early enough to be inside the building, stood outside at the door helping people evacuate, and tried to locate higher-floor survivors. He describes standing under the building as the second collapse occurred, feeling incredibly lucky to be alive, and expresses gratitude for that survival. He says he feels a responsibility to do his best for the 700 families and that his brother and sister are part of his family who were lost. He acknowledges his own survival, saying he is thankful, and emphasizes that he must work to support the group and that Cantor Fitzgerald’s traders, as well as his colleagues at East Speed and TradeSmart, are doing their best to support the victims. He closes by calling his employees heroes, along with the victims’ families, and repeating that he is one of them.

I thought it would be great to own the Twin Towers. Luckily, the governor of New York, George Pataki, decided to privatize the World Trade Center. I received a call from his office asking if I would consider owning it. This turned out to be very beneficial for my family. On the morning of 9/11, I was getting ready to go to the dermatologist. My dermatologist advised me not to go downtown. We were fortunate because they had to collect insurance money. I reached out to the newly elected governor, Elliot Spitzer, and he helped me get the insurance money within 6 months. We were very lucky to receive $4.5 billion.

The speaker, trained as a paramedic, went to the World Trade Center and was allowed inside by a FEMA agent. He and others directed people leaving the building to avoid falling debris. After the second plane hit, he asked an FBI agent about air support and bomb threats, suspecting the planes were a distraction for bombs in the garage. He told an FBI agent that the buildings would collapse, and the agent confirmed they knew. The speaker then left the building and offered help to paramedics outside. Shortly after, the building exploded and collapsed. He ran and took cover behind pillars, surviving the falling debris. He believes others he was running with who didn't turn were killed and cars were exploding.

There's never been anything like this. It's disgraceful, and I hope we attack fast and find out who it is. I have about a 100 men working down here, just to spur them on. I have over a 100 men down here, and I hear you're doing an amazing job. Men from my company. We have another 100 coming in a little while. They've been down here for about a day and a half. I hope other developers are donating their time. We have a lot of people coming down here, and they're brave guys. A couple of them got hurt. Ground 0 is a disaster. I've never seen anything like this. I hope we act very quickly and find out who did it. I've donated to the widows and children's fund for the fallen firefighters over the years, and it certainly sounds like a good idea.

After 9/11, I visited the Pentagon and was told we were going to war with Iraq, even though there was no connection between Saddam and Al Qaeda. The explanation was that we had a strong military and could take down governments. I later learned of a memo detailing plans to take out seven countries in five years: Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, and Iran. I also had the opportunity to acquire the Twin Towers, which turned out to be very fortunate for my family. After 9/11, I was lucky to avoid going downtown that day. I had the obligation to collect insurance proceeds and got help from Governor Elliot Spitzer to get $4.5 billion. Some people believe that around 4,000 Israelis were warned not to go to work on 9/11.

I worked with many Israeli prime ministers and had the idea to own the Twin Towers. Luckily, the governor of New York, George Pataki, decided to privatize the World Trade Center. I received a call from the governor's office asking if I would consider owning it. This turned out to be very beneficial for my family. On the morning of 9/11, I was getting ready to go to the dermatologist and was advised not to go downtown. We were fortunate to collect insurance proceeds, thanks to the help of the newly elected governor, Elliot Spitzer. He listened to me and ensured I received $4.5 billion within six months.

I invested $10,000,000 in a supplement to help during the pandemic, facing backlash from big pharma and media. Plans to distribute to Israel, the Philippines, and Brazil were thwarted. Despite warnings, I continued to fight for saving lives.

On opening night of the Denver Broncos Stadium (Sept 2001), the Broncos beat the Giants, and Ed McCaffrey suffered a season-ending injury. I planned to leave the hotel on Sept 11, but in the lobby we learned a plane was headed toward one of the towers in New York City; a second plane hit at 09:12, and chaos followed. We suspected a terrorist attack. Denver has a World Trade Center, but not on the level of New York's, and I couldn't return home as flights were frozen for days. I've since been to Ground Zero at least twice: two years later during cleanup, and again for the National Republican Convention, with headquarters across from the Marriott overlooking the site. I left a note with an American flag and God bless America. It changed America forever, with a unity I hadn't seen since Pearl Harbor.

I was working at the White House with Vice President Cheney on 9/11. I helped evacuate him from his office and stayed with him throughout the day. The reaction of our shift was instantaneous and seamless, like a choreographed moment. It was a reminder of the importance of training. That's how we made it through that day.

One day, I got a call from the governor of New York, George Pataki's office, asking if I'd consider owning the World Trade Center. It was very good for my family. On 9/11, I was getting ready to go to the dermatologist because I have light skin and can't take the sun. My wife insisted I go that morning and not go downtown. We got very lucky that day. Later, I had to collect the insurance money. I called the new governor, Elliot Spitzer, an old friend, and explained that I needed his help to collect from the insurance companies. He listened and got me the $4.5 billion in six months. We were very lucky.

Mister Trump didn't just offer me a job; he provided a chance to rediscover my purpose and inspire my children. Growing up in poverty in Spanish Harlem, I faced abuse and was nearly homeless at 22. On Christmas Eve, I prayed for purpose and later sought work on 5th Avenue, where Trump hired me. He welcomed me with suits and kindness, treating us like family. I recall a moment when he offered to bring me a steak while he was in a meeting, showing his care for his employees. Despite the accusations against him, I experienced firsthand his commitment to people from all backgrounds. He once wrote me a personal letter expressing pride in my journey, which remains a cherished reminder of my worth.

My name is Tom Sullivan, and I worked for CDI, a top explosives demolition firm, during 9/11. I loaded explosives for 2.5 years, knowing it was a controlled event. Building 7's collapse was a classic implosion - the core failed first, leading to a symmetrical collapse at near free fall speed. I didn't doubt this from the start.

Went downtown to address the collection of insurance proceeds. I reached out to my old friend, newly elected Governor Elliot Spitzer, and explained my situation. I emphasized that without his help, I wouldn't be able to collect from the insurance companies. He agreed to assist me, affirming that I was entitled to the funds. Within six months, he successfully secured $4.5 billion for me. We were very fortunate.

Speaker 0: I speak to you today as a lifelong supporter and true friend of Israel. I'm a newcomer to politics, but not to backing the Jewish state. In 02/2001, weeks after the attacks on New York City and on Washington, and frankly, the attacks on all of us, attacks that perpetrated and they were perpetrated by the Islamic fundamentalists, mayor Rudy Giuliani visited Israel to show solidarity with terror victims. I sent my plane because I backed the mission for Israel 100%. Speaker 1: I mean, you look at Larry Silverstein, who's a terrific owner in New York and a very good friend of mine who I just called. I was very worried about him because I assume maybe he was in the building. He took possession of the building one week ago. As you know, he just bought the World Trade Center.

I invested $10,000,000 in a supplement to fight COVID-19, facing backlash from big pharma and media. Plans to distribute to Israel, Philippines, and Brazil were thwarted. Eventually made a deal with Pfizer. Despite warnings, I believed in saving lives.

I was fortunate enough to have the opportunity to own the Twin Towers when the governor of New York decided to privatize the World Trade Center. On the morning of 9/11, I was getting ready to go to the dermatologist and luckily avoided going downtown. After the tragedy, I needed help collecting insurance proceeds, so I reached out to the newly elected governor, Elliot Spitzer, who was a friend. He listened and managed to secure $4.5 billion for me within six months. Overall, we were very lucky throughout these events.

An individual recounts working with Israeli prime ministers and dreaming of holding the Twin Towers. They received a call from Governor George Pataki's office about potentially owning the World Trade Center, which proved very good for their family. On 9/11, they were scheduled to see a dermatologist due to their sensitivity to the sun, preventing them from going downtown. They then discuss collecting insurance proceeds after the event. They asked newly elected Governor Elliot Spitzer for help, explaining that without his assistance, they would never collect from the insurance companies. Spitzer intervened and secured $4.5 billion in 6 months.

Speaker A: I speak to you today as a lifelong supporter and true friend of Israel. I’m a newcomer to politics, but not to backing the Jewish state. In 2001, weeks after the attacks on New York City and on Washington, and frankly, the attacks on all of us, attacks that perpetrated and they were perpetrated by the Islamic fundamentalists, mayor Rudy Giuliani visited Israel to show solidarity with terror victims. I sent my plane because I backed the mission for Israel 100%. Speaker B: I mean, you look at Larry Silverstein, who’s a terrific owner in New York and a very good friend of mine who I just called. I was very worried about him because I assume maybe he was in the building. He took possession of the building one week ago. As you know, he just bought the World Trade Center.

I was a maintenance worker at the World Trade Center. On 9/11, before the plane hit, we heard a very loud explosion that came from below. The walls cracked, the ceiling fell, and the sprinklers went off. People were screaming. I thought it came from the mechanical room in Basement 2. About six or seven seconds later, we heard the plane hit the tower. These were two completely separate explosions. There were 14 people in the office who felt the same thing. I testified to the 9/11 Commission behind closed doors, but they didn't include my story in the report. As the last man out, I was left out of the 9/11 Commission report.