We leave this conversation to take it to the white house where the president is now about to sign the bill authorizing the funding of the 9 11 Victims Compensation fund. Pres. Trump thank you very much, everybody. Please sit down. A very important day. We are gathered this morning at the white house to honor our solemn duty to americas best, bravest and finest who i know so well. In a few moments, i will sign a bipartisan bill to fully 9 11 victimshe compensation fund. The 9 11 Victims Compensation fund is something you have all worked on very hard, and the day has come. Today, we come together as one nation to support our september 11 heroes, to care for their families, and to renew our eternal vow never, ever forget. Before i go further this morning, we express our deepest sadness and sorrow for the families who lost a precious loved one in the horrific shooting last night in gilmore, california. Gilroy, in california. While spending time at a local festival, a wicked murderer opened fire and killed five citizens, including a young child. We pray that god will comfort them with his overflowing mercy and grace. We are praying for those who are recovering right now in the hospital, some very, very serious injuries. We thank them brave members of law enforcement. They never let us down, who swiftly killed the shooter. We reaffirm our national will to theer violence with courage, determination and resolve of one american family. We will continue to Work Together as communities and as citizens to stop evil, prevent violence, and protect the safety of all americans. Joined for todays ceremony by our wonderful Vice President , mike pence. Thank you mike, very much. Along with many distinguished guests. I want to begin by recognizing a leader many of you know very well. On september 11, he declared the city of new york and the United States of america as much stronger than any group of barbaric terrorists. Our strength and our willingness to defend ourselves will ultimately prevail, and he was right. A great mayor of the city of new york. Our greatest mayor, in my nion what do i know rudy giuliani. Stand up, rudy. [applause] pres. Trump great job, rudy. Rudy has got a lot of guts. Thanks also to Deputy Attorney general Jeffrey Rosen for being here. Thank you, jeff. Along with senator deb fischer and representatives michael burgess, chris collins, brian fitzpatrick, peter king, john joyce, mark meadows, and then meuser. E dan please stand up. Thank you very much. Thank you, peter. In the wake of the september 11 attacks, courageous americans raced into smoke them a fire and debris in lower manhattan, the pentagon, and a field in shanksville, pennsylvania. The whole world witnessed the might and resilience of our the extraordinary men and women of the new york fire and police departments, selfless pictures of unmatched character and devotion. I grew up with them, so i can tell you it is absolutely true. It is always nice to know your subject. I know that subject. These are great people. We also commemorate the heroes of the Port Authority police. I thank you all for being here, tremendous people. First responders from across the country rushed to new york and worked endless days and sleepless nights. They fought to rescue every person trapped in the rubble and then searched for months to find the remains of the fallen. Firstd loyalty of our responders new no bounds. We are honored to be in the presence of 60 of these exceptional heroes. They answered terror with the emotional strength of true american warriors. What every 9 11 responder would every 9 11 responder please stand up . All you First Responders . [applause] pres. Trump thank you. Thank you, fellas. Greatlooking group of people you are. Greatlooking group of people. Thank you very much. You is fire all of humanity, and you know that. Humanity. Pire all of we are also glad to have with us families of our fallen heroes. Our nation owes each of you a profound debt. But we can and we will keep our nations promise to you. In a few moments, i will sign the 9 11 Victims Compensation fund. This law makes permanent the Financial Support for families who lost precious loved ones as a result of september 11 attacks. It also provides pensions for those who are suffering from cancer and other illnesses stemming from the toxic debris they were exposed to in the aftermath of the attacks. Many of those affected work firefighters, Police Officers and First Responders. I was down there also, but i am not considering myself a first responder. But i was down there. I spent a lot of time with you. Since september 11, we have lost many First Responders and survivors to many 9 11 related cancer and illnesses. Many more are battling cancer and other illnesses. We pledge to stand by the families of those affected today and every day. We will stand with you. I want to thank lawmakers in both parties for working with common purpose to pass this vital and critical legislation. Here with us for this signing ceremony are the three families whose loved ones are memorialized in the title of this bill. New York Police Department spentive James Zadroga more than 450 hours serving at ground zero. In 2006, james died from a lung disease. To his father, joseph, and his us,hter tyleran who join detectivezadrogas heroism will uplift our nation together. It will never be forgotten. We will always remember what he did for us. Please stand up. Please. [applause] pres. Trump thank you. Thank you very much. Also present today is the family of east meadow volunteer firefighter ray pfeifer. I know east meadow very well. Great place. Great people. For eight months, ray worked constantly at ground zero. In 2017 at the age of 59, he died from cancer. Here with us today is rays wife, karen, his daughter taylor, and his son terrance, now in new york city firefighter. Please stand up. [applause] pres. Trump god. Good. Thank you. Pres. Trump i know that ray must be watching over you, looking down right now from heaven on this beautiful rose garden. Very very proud of you. Thank you. Thank you very much. The third namesake of the bill is new york city detective Lewis Alvarez luis alvarez. Last month, his powerful testimony in congress touched the heart of our nation. A few days later, he passed from this life into internet he into eternity. We are privileged to have his brother philip, his wife eileen, and his sons, tyler and ben. Please stand. Please. Thank you very much. [applause] thank you very much. Pres. Trump i want each of you to know that america is holding you in the arms of its wonderful, wonderful heart. We are all a grieving by your side. Our whole nation prays and pays tribute to the incredible life alvarez. Y of defective how hard he worked, and how much he suffered. We really want to thank him. He was really something. People understand it very well. Its really great, thank you. We have an obligation, and it is a sacred obligation, to the families and First Responders of 9 11. Here with us today is. Chief john joyce, former fire chief of the midtown manhattan firehouse. On september 11, 15 of his men raced into the ashes of hell and. Ive their lives today, chief joyce still mentors there, 28 children. He spent seven months working at ground zero. In 2011, he was diagnosed with cancer. Severealso endured other 9 11related illnesses. The chief is a fighter. He is definitely a fighter. As he says, because of this bill , he does not have to fear for the families of his firehouse whose loved ones made the ultimate sacrifice. Chief joyce, you have our everlasting gratitude. Please, chief. Thank you. [applause] pres. Trump thank you, chief. Thank you for being here. And say hello to everybody. To every 9 11 hero you poured out your heart, your sweat, your soul and everything you had for your country. You ran toward the wreckage, licka ball of flames, frankly nobody in this country had ever seen. You searched for survivors, you went back day after day and night after night to save lives and return the fallen to their families to rebuild and recover, and to show the entire world that nothing will ever break spirit. S over the last two decades he endured hardship with Amazing Grace and incredible great. Through it all, you care. You work, and you love, and you will always remember all of those great families. You lift up our communities and you remind us all what it means to stand united as one nation under god. For your entire lives, you have gone far beyond your duty to us, and today we strive to fulfill our sacred duty to you. We love you, we honor you, and we thank you. God bless you all. [applause] pres. Trump thank you. Thank you. Thisi am going to sign bill into law. I dont know if the stage will hold it, but if it doesnt, we are not falling very far, but i would like to ask the families, and it would also like to ask the First Responders to come up. And we will give this stage a shot. Lets see how well built made in america lets see how wellbuilt it is, ok . Come on up. [chatter] [applause] [cheers and applause] thank you, President Trump thank you, mr. President. Thank you, mr. President. President. U, mr. Conversations] [applause] reporter got any plans to visit baltimore . Announcer we will have more live Coverage Today on a spin as a an update from afghanistan with the u. S. Inspector general for reconstruction, live from the center for strategic and international studies, in about 30 minutes, 11 00 a. M. Eastern time. Later today, a discussion about the 2020 census, and President Trumps efforts to cant citizens and noncitizens in the u. S. Posted by the federal society. And minnesota congresswoman ilhan omar is currently in ghana as part of the congressional by housen headed speaker nancy pelosi. They are meeting with government officials in government to discuss a range of issues including Regional Security and climate change. Last week, congresswoman omar and others discussed antimuslim rhetoric along other issues. Here is part of the discussion. And there are a lot of wonderful Women Leaders that will be joining the conversation as well. We have just over an hour, i think now just under an hour, to hear from some of the muslims leading the conversation about work for justice and inclusion in america. And our topic is just a small issue of how phobia is effecting our civic discourse. I will keep intros quite brief