Eyes. Its the story of rapid action with ongoing consequences. The desperation in afghanistan today, the withdrawal of american troops, the return to power of the taliban, it all began with a decision immediately after the 9 11 attacks to respond with war. Well show you through the lens of the Nbc News archives how america went from a quiet week in September 2001 to a Military Footing that would last for 20 years. Along the way, well hear from a veteran of afghanistan and iraq, now Congressman Jason Crow and well ask him the question that used to be almost taboo. Was the decision to invade afghanistan made in too much haste . Did we rush into war . Our story begins on september 10, 2001. When President George W. Bush used his Fighting Words for an altogether peaceful cause against a very different enemy. There are too many of our Kids In America who cant read today. Maybe not in this school, but around the nation there is just too many. And now its time to wage war on illiteracy for th
Recognized because of their covert status. Its those Stars On The Wall and those individuals who i knew very well personally and worked with who gave their lives, and i think Thats Something we always have to remember. We didnt do everything perfectly over the last 20 years, but i must say the fact that we prevented another horrific attack from Al Qaeda in the homeland here really is testament to the tremendous patriotism, Skill And Courage of so many Men And Women over so many years. Thank you so much. Stephanie and ali in New York, Back To You. Thank you to both of you. Of course well be spending the next couple of Hours together. It is just past the top of the Hour, 12 00 noon as we continue special coverage of the 20th Anniversary of the September 11th attack. All Morning Weve been watching the poignant and moving images from the memorials that are taking place to mark this day. We saw President Biden and first Lady Jill Biden at Ground Zero this morning, along with the obamas and
Dana federal workers wont be able to opt out of the shot. Bill it could affect 100 Million americans. Republican governors calling it a severe federal overreach. I dont think it actually helps to get more people to ultimately do it. But i do not believe that people should lose their jobs over this issue and we will fight that. We live in america. You would expect words like that from the president maybe of communist China Or North korea. You dont expect words like that coming out of the mouth of the president of the united states. Business owners are calling me telling me how it will make it hard for them to run businesses. This is not a power delegated to the Federal Government. It is a power for states to decide. It is unbelievable to me what he is doing. I knew he would wreck this country. Dana Brandnew Reaction from Senator Tom Cotton in a moment. Lets go to Mark Meredith live at the White House. The White House knew this was going to get a lot of reaction and they were i guess pre
Good day, everyone. This is Andrea Mitchell reports in washington, with our special coverage of a day that transformed our nation. The first time in two centuries the continental United States had come under attack from a foreign enemy. Just like today, its a clear, sunlit day, the skies were bright blue until the first Plane Hit the North Tower destroying the lives of thousands and their surviving families. My brother kevin came into the lobby and he reported in to me, and he didnt say a word. We looked at Each Other wondering if each of us was going to be okay, and then i told him to go up to evacuate and to rescue people, and when he turned around and grabbed his unit, engine 33, that was the last time i saw my Brother And Engine 33. Have you ever, i dont know, tried to talk to him and tell him im proud of you, you know . I know what you did . Theres always when you stop and think, are you there . Dad, are you there . You know . Stick with us. What does it mean to you to have people
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