… was Islamophobia, I'm not aware of a meaningful uptick in violence against Muslims in New York. I actually remember this country coming together, coming together, strongly embracing each other, unifying. I remember President George W. Bush, in, I think, the finest moment of his presidency, standing on the rubble in New York City holding a bullhorn. And when someone from the crowd with firefighters all around called out, we can't hear you, he said, I can hear you. And soon the world will hear you. (08:42–08:52)
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Asserts that George W. Bush's response to 9/11 was a defining moment of his presidency.
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