Now on Bbc News, hardtalk. Its 20 years since the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center were reduced to dust and ash. On 9 11 in new york, Osama Bin Laden inflicted a grievous wound on the united states. This week, the us is again immersed in memories of the attack and what came after. A decade ago, on the 10th Anniversary of september 11, Stephen Sackur spoke to the man who was mayor of new York City on that fateful day, Rudy Giuliani. His response back then earned him the title americas mayor. Ten years after 9 11, a new tower, the freedom tower, has risen from The Ashes of ground zero. Right here, Osama Bin Laden inflicted a grievous wound on the united states. And in this tenth anniversary week, americans have been remembering and reflecting. My guest in this Special Edition of hardtalk is the man who was mayor of new York City on its darkest day, Rudy Giuliani. How have he and his country been changed by 9 11 . Rudy giuliani, welcome to hardtalk. Good to be with you. This is an in
How have he and his country been changed by 9 11 . Rudy giuliani, welcome to hardtalk. Good to be with you. This is an incredible spot. It is. Here we sit right on the edge of ground zero. And ten years on from 9 11, i just wonder what emotion you bring to this anniversary week. Wow. Its very hard to look at. I dont even know because i havent gone through it yet, you know . Every year its very difficult, because it was the worst. Worst experience of my life, worst day of my life, worst day in the history of my city, worst attack, and it was the greatest day. It was a day of tremendous heroism, a tremendous sense of unity as an american. I dont Think America, in my lifetime, at least, ever was as united. We got tremendous help. I mean, it was. It would almost make you cry to think of all the people that just came and volunteered and helped and they were putting themselves at great risk. I probably had some pretty good knowledge of how dangerous this all was, meaning the recovery effort.
Years and the template other states are replicating. The Supreme Court decided to let it stand. And while these politicians claimed republican politicians claim to be prolife, lets get real. Theyre pro birth. Its easier to carry a gun in texas without License And Training than it is for a woman to make a choice about her own health. These republicans only seem to heed the mantra my body, my choice. Just as hospitals are being overrun with covid cases and folks with other lifethreatening grimaldis are turned away at the door. What is truly concerning about the about what the Supreme Court did in texas is the impact it could have on other constitutional rights. And could other legal precedents such as the ruling that legalized Samesex Marriage be in danger . Joining me now is my colleague ruth marcus, Columnist And Deputy Editorial Page Editor for the Washington Post. Neal Katyal Msnbc Contributor and former acting Solicitor General of the united states, and cecile richards, Cochair Of A
Can america Shakies Habit of toxic male leader . Good evening. It has been a long week. A 15 Upday Week to be precise since former President Trump declared infrastructure week. Tonight under a new president we are inching closer to an Infrastructure Deal on capitol hill, and with it a new generation of public works in america with Mended Bridges and decontaminated water and steadier wifi. Any moment now the senate is set to vote on a pair of key procedural motions. The first on an amendment that adds the final text of the bipartisan bill and the second vote is on cloture to end debate on the bill. If all that have happens we should expect to see a final vote on Tuesday Morning and if all 100 senators agree to move things faster, we could see a final vote even sooner, and well let you know if that happens and Coming Up ill ask Congressman Jamal Bowman about what happens next in the house. But, first, this was supposed to be our hot advantagesed summer. Instead, it has become a summer of
Good evening. It has been a long week. A 1500 Day Week to be precise. Since former President Trump declared infrastructure week. Tonight under a new president we are inching closer to an Infrastructure Deal on capitol hill, and with it a new generation of public works in america with Mended Bridges and decontaminated water and steadier wifi. Any moment now the senate is set to vote on a pair of key procedural motions. The first on an amendment that adds the final text of the bipartisan bill and the second vote is on cloture to end debate on the bill. If all that happens, we should expect to see a final vote on Tuesday Morning and if all 100 senators agree to move things faster, we could see a final vote even sooner, and well let you know if that happens and Coming Up ill ask Congressman Jamal Bowman about what happens next in the house. But, first, this was supposed to be our hot vaxxed summer. Instead, it has become a summer of chilling omens. Wildfire smoke wafted from Sea To Shining