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
As he turned to walk away i said you should come too. He said you want both of us . Youre both good friends. Weve been friends all these years. And just couple to couple. Yeah, that would be great. Think about that. He said i will. And they did. And thats just a great honor to have them both out. Theyve been just good friends of ours for all these years. Bill and hillary have provided i think great leadership for our country in the past and in their respective ways. I served on the can he in the snath under ted kennedy with Hillary Clinton all the time she was in the senate. We had great working relationships in the snath. I think she just did an outstanding job as our secretary of state. In fact, as we traveled around the world the last two years, the just amazing how stature that Hillary Clinton globally among women and girls all over this globe. He has kind of let, lit a fire among women and girls around the world. In heyre just holder her high esteem. Theyre all expected to speak a
The thousands of lives lost. This is the first year that President Trump a native new yorker observes todays ceremonies as president. First bill hemmer joins us from orlando as irma continues to batter the sunshine state. Bill good morning to you. More than 3 million in florida waking without power. It was 24 hours ago the storm came across in key west. It is still a big story and will be throughout the day but it is also a moment where we pause and we reflect. A significant time for reflection for all of us across the country and around the world. September 11th, the day yet again 9 11. Well see you later in morning in florida. Jon and shannon, back to you in new york. Shannon he will join us later for more extended coverage of the storm. A moment of silence to mark the Moment United Airlines flight 75 was flown into the south tower. President trump and melania will arrive at the pentagon for the ceremony there. Vice president mike pence will take part in ceremonies at the flight 93 m
Right now the most widespread impact has been Power Outages. Nearly 6 Million People are without power as we speak. Of the the two dozen storm related deaths, just one that we know of so far occurred in florida. As all of this is going on of course as youve been watching the country is marking 16 years since 9 11. The worst terror attack on u. S. Soil. The president will take part in a moment of silence shortly. Well have that for you when it happens. And in the meantime, we want to get the latest on Hurricane Irma. We do have a team of reporters spread out across the state of florida and we start with nbc meteorologist bill karins. Youve been tracking the path. These pictures coming out of jacksonville. I was expecting to have a nice little easy, you know, forecast and the damage part was supposed to be just about over with. Now im looking at the tide gauges prediction in savannah, georgia, which is going to be two feet higher than last year in matthew, which was the record. There wer
[chanting] martha president george bush that he had never felt the roar of a crowd go through him, at any political rally, any election, and a convention, the way that he felt it on that night in new york. A lot of things have changed since that day, and they are extremely proud to be american, is at its lowest level since that time. Just one individual member was widely criticized to the day that quote some people did some things. Today, Nicholas Harris jr. Was one of many who spoke about their loved ones that were killed that day. He lost his mother, frances, and his september 11 attacks and he responded directly with his tshirt and his words to congresswoman omar. Some people did something. On that day 19 islamic terrorists, members of al qaeda, killed over 3,000 people and caused billions o billions of df economic damage. Is that clear . Thats what some people data. You got that now . We are here today, congresswoman, to tell you and the squad who did what to home. Show respect and