What we have to do is put this in a coherent form for them at the end of the day, and on the big events, give them the kind of context that they deserve.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
First, how to memorialize the heroes of 9/11; second, something that expresses our resolve.
Occasions for defining moments do not arise every day. When they do, we must seize the opportunities they present for improving everyone's life.
Today, many people take for granted the notion that people whose lives are going to be very heavily affected by public policies should have a say in how they are formulated and carried out.
One of the challenges is creating characters. I am trying to compose my sentences to express epic events happening to ordinary people.
What we have to do now is to make the public at large aware that what we're looking at is not a historical event but - and I have to be brutal and I am going to say it - a racket.
You kind of hope that the events themselves are interesting. I think that's what you have to hope for, that on a broad level it's an interesting story.
We need to broaden our sympathies both in space and time - and perceive ourselves as part of a long heritage, and stewards for an immense future.
You don't want to pretend that 9/11 ended in 2002 with the first anniversary. So how do you frame the post-9/11 world and play a productive role in discussing it?
Let us seize the special opportunity that is ours to act boldly and decisively at a time when the eyes of our fellow citizens, both present and future, are upon us.
Bring ideas in and entertain them royally, for one of them may be the king.