We have met the generations test to stand for freedom against a tough challenge, and we have persevered. We are wiser, better, stronger. Today, as we remember the fallen, their families, the bravery of those who face saved countless lives on those dark days and those who are still fighting today, we stand united, dedicated to never forget, never give in, and never lose hope. May god surround and comfort those who lost so much of that day, and may he bless and protect our great nation. It is hard to believe it has been 15 years since 9 11. For many of us, we will never forget the memories of that day. For me, i had breakfast in the pentagon and left 20 minutes to before the plane hit. I remember getting back to my office on capitol hill and a policeman comes running through the halls saying, get out, get out, there is another one coming for us. And people streamed out into the streets not knowing what was happening, how many attacks there would be, or who might be affected. I also remem
The was ceremony at the pentagon for those who lost their lives there. Defense secretary Ashton Carter and joint chief of staff as well spoke. Ladies and gentlemen, please direct your attention tho the flag on the pentagon building hanging in honor of patriot day and in honor of the 184 lives lost. The National Anthem sang by the National Army cortets. The United States navy chief of chaplain margaret gib lin. If you would pray for me. God, our creator, words cannot express the emotions present in the gathering. You can give grace to our thoughts and hear our prayers. Hear our prayers of intercession for those who this day only serves to open deep wounds of grief and loss. Bless this day those who still mourn the events of that day. Continue to strengthen, comfort and console them and allow their resilience to be a source of inspiration and healing to the nation. Hear our prayers of gratitude for those who gave the full measure of devotion. The first responders, the unsung host of civi
You think the source is . And i just to the extent that you can say time and date and if you will, accountable individual who you think is the Decision Maker or the impediment, i would like that answer as succinctly as possible. Miss buller . In my case its very easy to pinpoint the time and the person. The passage of the act mandating the restrictive reporting was the impetus. The person was the general counsel. Basically, he has taken the opportunity to interpret the act to impede our access. Mr. Elkins . In my case, you know, i have two agencies that i oversee, the csb and Environmental Protection agency. In both cases, i have to say that issues relative to access starts at the top with a clear message from the top that access will be granted, it will be granted. To the extent that there is a muddled message or the message is not clear, you end up in situations that we have here today. Some of the on the csb side of the house, the issues started back in 2010, 2011. On the epa side o
As far as temperatures, sunshine. Spare the air day. Poor air quality. 82 to 91 around the bay and 94 to 98 inland and the coast is 68 to 74 degrees. Sue . Pretty cool at 5 01. San jose is dark. The head hits on 101 and 880 overcrossing looking good but it is busy. We have fog in the Golden Gate Bridge so be careful. From the Central Valley it is slowing from 205 to the am pass and then it picks up to the dublin entrepreneur. Road work from the richmondsan rafael bridge and from novato northbound 101 down to one lane. Ever republicans are events are held today cross the nation to remember the victims of the 9 11 with the flag hanging at the pentagon where american flight 77 crashed and the building. Tributes are paid to victims of the day 13 years ago and an annual bay area ceremony is at fire station 7. That is where Amy Hollyfield joins us. It is a nice respectful ceremony each year with the public welcome to attend. Here is video from last area to give you a sense of what to expect.
Stage. His father and brother right there with him. How hes following in his mothers footsteps right now. Upon the ground and good morning e. America. We are covering several breaking stories right now. Lets go to the courtroom in pretoria, south africa. There it is, no final verdicts yet in the Oscar Pistorius case, but as you pointed out, robin, he has already been cleared of murder. Manslaughter still on the table. More on that in a moment but on this september 11th, a day to reflect. There is ground zero right now, a memorial, and there is the freedom tower, rebuilt and ready to open just next month, the moment of silence this morning at 8 46 a. M. Eastern. We will bring that to you live. We also remember those lost at shanksville, pennsylvania, and, of course, the pentagon. The president will stand on the white house lawn this morning as the tributes begin for all of the victims. America has been at war from the moment those planes hit 13 years ago and last night a new chapter. Pr