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Palin Speaks to Reporters for First Time at Ground Zero
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ABC's Imtiyaz Delawala reports: Gov. Sarah Palin made an unscheduled stop at Ground Zero in lower Manhattan today, and for the first time since she joined the Republican ticket in August, she took questions from the reporters traveling with her.
Palin endorsed the handling of the war on terror by the Bush Administration. "I agree with the Bush administration that we take the fight to them, we never again let them come onto our soil and try to destroy not only our democracy but communities like, the community of New York, never again. So, yes I do agree with taking the fight to the terrorists and stopping them over there," Palin said.
She added: "I think our presence in Iraq and Afghanistan will lead to further security over our nation again because the mission is to keep the fight over there, do not let them come over here and attempt again what they accomplished here and that was some destruction, terrible destruction on that day. But, since September 11th, Americans uniting and rebuilding and committing to never letting that happen again."
Speaking to today's negotiations over the $700 billion bailout bill, she said she didn't think the legislation should be passed until Sen. John McCain's provisions are included. "I don't support that until the provisions that Sen. McCain has offered are implemented in that, in Paulson's proposal," she said.
Palin stopped in at the Tribute to World Trader Center Visitor Center on Liberty Street, adjacent to Ground Zero. Palin got a tour from the curator of the gallery and a firefighter named John Morabito who survived the collapse of one of the towers.
Regarding Ground Zero, Palin said, "I wish every American would come through here, I wish every world leader would come through here and understand what it is that took place here and more importantly how America came together united to commit to never allowing this to happen again."
Palin proceeded to the family viewing area overlooking Ground Zero. Reporters were not allowed to accompany her to that point.
While she was apart from reporters, some of the members press chatted with Morabito, the firefighter. He said he told Palin about some of his colleagues who died there.
He said Palin was "sincere, friendly. Actually a decent person."
He said "she seems to be up to date on the events surrounding 9/11."
September 25, 2008 in Palin, Sarah | Permalink | User Comments (313)
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Is Obama still "available by phone" just in case the grown-ups in Congress need his community organizing experience to fix the economy??
Posted by: brad | Sep 25, 2008 1:34:34 PM
Joe Biden thinks President Roosevelt went on TV in 1929 to talk about the stock market crash.
And the Media is worried about PALIN's competence????????????
Posted by: brad | Sep 25, 2008 1:35:52 PM
So the media complains and complains about Palin not giving them access and now she does and this is not as headline news as it is here in other places. Also, guaranteed some Democratic operative will complain that she did this at the WTC site even though she did not allow the press to be with her at certain points.
Posted by: Eric | Sep 25, 2008 1:37:53 PM
How much Bank scandel actually follows McCain? Well, He was investigated and largely exonerated in a political influence scandal of the 1980s as a member of the 'Keating Five'. His connection to Rick Davis, who imbezzeled money from Fannie Mae, as early as last Month. And was one of his sons, who was a bank auditor, mysteriously left his job , two months before going bankrupt.
I have a question, about any other organizations, he may be a part of.
Americans may be curious to know which one. I suggest transparency be implemented. At least that is McCains platform. It still is, Right?
And guess what, about Todd Palin?
:)
Of course, Sarah could not join. But she could speak at a group meeting. She's a Female. Only Men join this group. Women join the OTHER ONE. :)
Who wants the answers?
Who is waiting for the book, to come out?
Posted by: historyforgotten | Sep 25, 2008 1:38:55 PM
Charlie Gibson dry humps Barack Obama's leg when interviewing him, then turns into a condescending, dishonest jerk when interviewing Sarah Palin.
I have greater respect for Palin that she didn't punch Gibson's teeth in. Showed far greater Presidential demeanor than the smarmy Obama giving the finger to Hillary or calling Palin a pig .. then running scared afterward insisting he didn't. What a worm.
Posted by: Expo2009 | Sep 25, 2008 1:39:24 PM
BREAKING NEWS: Lawmakers from both parties in House, Senate say they have bailout deal; will take it to Treasury Secretary Paulson.
Now let more of the games begin. What a** kicking are the United States citizens going to get?
Posted by: beck | Sep 25, 2008 1:42:01 PM
John Mccain's "announced" provisions are in the bill
under the name Barack obama
the guy who brought them up last week.
You really have to be an idiot to vote for this guy.
Posted by: dl | Sep 25, 2008 1:42:49 PM
STOP, please stop protecting Sara and McCain... they have done nothing but lie to the American people. From day one. There is not an honest bone in either ones body. They go as far as lie to you about the weather.... Get a brain, stop being a fool.
Posted by: beck | Sep 25, 2008 1:44:04 PM
does she realize what grade our security has gotten in almost every examination of them?
she really really is an idiot.
Posted by: dl | Sep 25, 2008 1:44:52 PM
Hallaluah!!!She speaks. Great maybe now we can learn some tings about her. Also back off Charlie. Did you see the interview with Katie Couric last night. Charlie was a gentleman, KAtie a pit-barracuda in lipstick.
Posted by: jenny | Sep 25, 2008 1:45:14 PM
hahaha, you guys are hilarious, I thought the campaign was suspended?
Has Gov. Palin gotten back to Katie couric about other legislation McCain proposed to better regulate wall st?
Just curious
still waiting Sarah.
Posted by: make it known | Sep 25, 2008 1:46:27 PM
I thought the campaign had been suspended?!
Good Lord -- she thinks Iraq had something to do with 9/11. How exasperating!
Posted by: hang | Sep 25, 2008 1:46:32 PM
For the record, the provisions Palin attributed to McCain were actually first proposed by Obama and usurped by McCain as his own
Posted by: settherecordstraight | Sep 25, 2008 1:47:01 PM
Oh yeah almost forgot, good to see she finally knows what the Bush Doctrine is.. thanks for the lesson Charlie.
Posted by: make it known | Sep 25, 2008 1:47:29 PM
Another who gives a rats behind Palin moment of nothing.
Posted by: hughhefner | Sep 25, 2008 1:47:43 PM
The main stream media has made a big deal of Sen. McCain's melanomas. What about Sen. Biden's two aneurysm operations?
Posted by: Clay Smith | Sep 25, 2008 1:48:11 PM
guess she missed the report on our nuclear labs as well...
nice that she comes up with statements like this the day that a heart stopping scary report comes out from our nuke labs...and the department of energy has been lying to us about their safety and security.
get this woman back to her view of Russia...tell her it's her job to keep an eye on Putin and give her a telescope.
ugh
Posted by: dl | Sep 25, 2008 1:48:49 PM
McCain = DISHONORABLE; Palin = SCARY!!!
Posted by: Howard Gallas | Sep 25, 2008 1:49:35 PM
has mccain done anything yet?
Posted by: Bhrandon | Sep 25, 2008 1:49:55 PM
according to palin mccain is a regulator maverick
i mean besides his history of calling himself a deregulator and being for de regulation
she sure is smart
Posted by: Bhrandon | Sep 25, 2008 1:50:39 PM
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