September 11th Terrorist Attacks (Announcements, Conferences & Committees)

Secretary Of Defense, Donald Rumsfeld, and other officials talked with reporters about the need to refine the Defense Department’s business practices. An opening ceremony will kick off Acquisition and Logistics Excellence Week. (9-10-2001)

NYC Mayor Rudy Giuliani and NYC Governor George Pataki deliver statements to the media in the early evening hour and aftermath of the September 11th attacks. Barry Mawn (FBI) and Bernard Kerik (NYPD Police Commissioner) also take questions. (9-11-2001)

Officials briefed reporters about Department of Defense responses to apparent terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and Pentagon. The briefing took place in the Pentagon briefing room despite damage to the building. Following brief remarks they answered questions from the reporters. (9-11-2001)

Florida Senator, Bob Graham, spoke to reporters about apparent attacks on the World Trade Center and Pentagon. He identified terrorism as the “number one” priority of the nation and called for increased human intelligence. Following his remarks he answered questions from the reporters. (9-11-2001)

Following deliberate plane crashes at the Pentagon and World Trade Center towers, government offices and private firms ordered building evacuations. Workers were interviewed about their experiences that morning. (9-11-2001)

At 7:15 p.m. EDT members of Congress gathered on the steps of the U.S. Capitol. The buildings had been closed earlier in the day because of the threat of attack. Congressional leaders spoke about the attacks today on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon and offered their condolences to families of victims. They said that both Houses of Congress would convene tomorrow. Following their remarks, members of Congress sang “God Bless America.” (9-11-2001)

Senator Bob Graham spoke to reporters about federal responses to attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon. Among the topics he addressed were the state of the investigation into the incidents, intelligence efforts, and the coordination of federal agencies. (9-12-2001)

Secretary of Defense, Donald Rumsfeld, announced that he had taped a message to the defense departments of most of the countries of the world about the September 11 terrorist attacks against the World Trade Center and the Pentagon. He talked with reporters about casualty figures and expressed his condolences to the families of victims. He responded to reporters' questions. (9-12-2001)

After a meeting with national security officials, President Bush talked briefly with reporters about efforts to find the people responsible for yesterday’s terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon. He did not take questions. (9-12-2001)