NYC 9/11 Public Portal Document
STATE OF NEW YORK
EXECUTIVE CHAMBER
GEORGE E. PATAKI, GOVERNOR
Press Office
518-474-8418
212-681-4640
http://www.state.ny. us
FOR RELEASE:
IMMEDIATE, Tuesday
October 9, 2001
GOVERNOR PATAKI PROPOSES "REBUILD NY-RENEWAMERICA"
PLAN TO HELP NEW YORK RECOVER, REBUILD & REVITALIZE
Seeks Up to $54 Billion in Federal Assistance for New York's
Disaster Relief, Economic Revitalization, Working Families & Security
Governor George E. Pataki today unveiled a comprehensive $54 billion plan to "Rebuild NY
- Renew America" that calls on the Federal government to continue to assist New York's businesses
and working families to rapidly recover from the devastating September 11 attacks on the World
Trade Center in New York City.
"The attack on the World Trade Center was not just an attack on New York and New
Yorkers, but an attack on all of America and on every American," Governor Pataki said. "This was
not only an attack on our freedoms and the American way of life, but an evil attempt to cripple the
American economy by striking our nation's financial capital - New York City.
"During these last few difficult weeks, New Yorkers and millions of compassionate and
caring Americans have come forward to offer unprecedented support and assistance to those most
directly affected by these tragedies. Through their efforts -- for which we will always be grateful --
the spirit of New York and the spirit of America has been renewed.
"Now we must make restoring the strength of the New York economy one of our top
priorities, and, to do that, we must rebuild our nation's financial capital. As we have seen throughout
the entire history of our nation, when New York and its economy succeed, America and the
American economy succeed.
"Since September 11, President Bush, with his extraordinary leadership, and Congress have
been unwavering in their support for New York -- not only immediately meeting every request we
had to respond to the immediate emergency, but also moving quickly to approve $20 billion in
federal aid," Governor Pataki said. "This realistic and balanced package, developed in partnership
with Mayor Giuliani, is a comprehensive proposal that will lift our economy, help working families
and renew New York and America. I look forward to working with President Bush and our
Congressional leaders to send a powerful message around the globe that our nation's economy is
strong and the American way of life will never succumb to the forces of terror, hate and intolerance."
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