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Yeah, that is true, the police.
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yeah, that is true, the police.
Well, yeah. But what I'm saying is at the doors of the Cannon House Office Building, you know, there were Capitol Hill police personnel at every door, but they...
well yeah but what i'm, saying is at the, doors of the cannon house office building you know, there were capitol, hill police personnel at every door but
Well yeah But what I'm saying is at, the doors of the Cannon House Office Building you know there were Capitol Hill police personnel at every door but
well, yeah. but what i'm saying is at the doors of the cannon house office building, you know, there were capitol hill police personnel at every door, but they...
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And you were on a first-name basis with them.
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and you were on a first-name basis with them.
OK. That's - it's a great point. Sue in Boise, Idaho. It sounds like the consensus is that 9/11 changed a lot. You're listening to TALK OF THE NATION, from NPR News. And we are talking about threats to politicians on Capitol Hill. Joining me is, of course, Political Junkie Ken Rudin and Jack Buechner, former Republican...
ok that's - it's a great point, sue; in boise idaho it sounds like the consensus is that 9/11 changed a lot you're listening to talk of the nation from npr news and; we are talking about. threats to politicians on capitol hill; joining me is of course political junkie ken rudin and jack buechner former republican congr...
OK That's - it's a great point Sue. in Boise. Idaho It sounds like the consensus is that 9/11 changed a lot. You're listening to TALK OF THE NATION from NPR News And we are talking about threats to politicians. on Capitol Hill Joining me is. of course Political Junkie Ken Rudin and Jack Buechner former Republican congr...
ok. that's - it's a great point. sue in boise, idaho. it sounds like the consensus is that 9/11 changed a lot. you're listening to talk of the nation, from npr news. and we are talking about threats to politicians on capitol hill. joining me is, of course, political junkie ken rudin and jack buechner, former republican...
Yeah. Back in the early '90s, my father had been on the city council in a small town in Florida. There had been some police who had falsified time records. He was the police liaison with the city council. He later took the position of city clerk. And the day before my wedding, they - he received a mail bomb. The girl i...
yeah back in; the early '90s my father had been on the city council in a small town in, florida. there had been some police who had falsified time records he was the police liaison with the city council he later took the position of city clerk; and the day before my wedding they - he received a mail bomb the. girl. in ...
Yeah Back in the, early '90s, my father had. been. on, the city council in a small town in Florida There had been some police who had falsified time records He was the, police, liaison with the city council He later took the position of city clerk And the day before my wedding they - he received a mail bomb The girl in...
yeah. back in the early '90s, my father had been on the city council in a small town in florida. there had been some police who had falsified time records. he was the police liaison with the city council. he later took the position of city clerk. and the day before my wedding, they - he received a mail bomb. the girl i...
So no one was injured, Sybil.
so no one was injured
So. no one was injured
so no one was injured, sybil.
No one was injured, no, no.
no one was injured, no
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no one was injured, no, no.
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No one was injured. You know, the worst it would have done is - to say the worst - they said it was a smoke bomb, and for someone who had a heart condition, it could have been, you know, dangerous. And, of course, my father had a heart condition. So, you know, it was scary. It made for an interesting story to go with m...
no one. was injured you know the worst it would have done is - to say the worst - they said it was a smoke bomb and for someone who had a. heart condition it could have been you. know dangerous, and of course my father had a heart condition so you know. it was scary it made for an interesting story to go with my
No one was injured; You know the worst it would have done is - to say the worst - they said it was a. smoke bomb and for someone who had a heart condition it could have been you. know dangerous And of course my father had a heart, condition So you know it was scary It made for an interesting story to go with my
no one was injured. you know, the worst it would have done is - to say the worst - they said it was a smoke bomb, and for someone who had a heart condition, it could have been, you know, dangerous. and, of course, my father had a heart condition. so, you know, it was scary. it made for an interesting story to go with m...
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And that's one thing. But did it change your father's view of politics?
and that's one thing but did it change your. father's view of
And that's one, thing But did it change your father's, view of
and that's one thing. but did it change your father's view of politics?
You know, I think daddy just continued on. I think that it made us all a lot more aware of, you know, things that came in. A friend had given me a kind of photo album as a wedding gift, and just stuck it in a large manila envelope. She wasn't aware of everything that had gone on. And so when my mother saw that, she abo...
you know i think daddy just continued on i think that it made us all a lot, more aware of. you know things that came. in a; friend had given me, a kind of photo album as a wedding gift and just stuck, it in a, large manila envelope she wasn't, aware of everything that had, gone on and so when. my mother saw that she ab...
You know I think, daddy just continued on I, think that it made us all a lot more aware of you know things that came in A friend, had given me a kind of, photo album as a wedding gift and just stuck it, in, a, large manila envelope She wasn't aware of everything that had gone, on And so when my mother saw that she abou...
you know, i think daddy just continued on. i think that it made us all a lot more aware of, you know, things that came in. a friend had given me a kind of photo album as a wedding gift, and just stuck it in a large manila envelope. she wasn't aware of everything that had gone on. and so when my mother saw that, she abo...
Thank you so much. That was Sybil, calling from Alabaster, Alabama. Ken?
thank you. so much that was sybil calling from alabaster alabama
Thank you so much That was Sybil calling from Alabaster Alabama
thank you so much. that was sybil, calling from alabaster, alabama. ken?
You know, I was just thinking, speaking of Alabama, about a year ago, I was in Alabama giving a speech, and I was - I met with Morris Dees, who is the head of the Southern Poverty Law Center. And, you know, when Jack - Congressman Buechner was talking about, you know, the good old days, but people have been - people in...
you know i was just thinking. speaking of alabama about a year ago i was in alabama giving a speech and i was - i met with morris dees who is the head of the southern poverty law center and you know when jack - congressman. buechner was, talking about you know the good old days but people have been. - people in public ...
You know I was just thinking speaking of Alabama about a year ago I was. in Alabama giving a speech. and I was - I met with Morris Dees who is the head of the Southern Poverty. Law, Center And you know when Jack - Congressman Buechner was, talking about you know the good old days but people have been - people in public...
you know, i was just thinking, speaking of alabama, about a year ago, i was in alabama giving a speech, and i was - i met with morris dees, who is the head of the southern poverty law center. and, you know, when jack - congressman buechner was talking about, you know, the good old days, but people have been - people in...
Public service, especially high level public service...
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...has always been, to a certain extent, at risk, which is why we say thank you to all the people who devote themselves to public service. And I want to say thank you to Jack Buechner, former Republican congressman who represented Missouri's 2nd District from 1987 to 1991, joined us here in Studio 3A. Thank you so much...
...has. always been to a certain extent at risk which is why we say thank you to all the people who devote themselves, to public service and i want to say thank you to jack buechner former republican congressman who represented missouri's 2nd, district from 1987 to 1991, joined us here in studio 3a thank you so much,
...has always been to a. certain extent at risk, which is why we say thank you to all the people who devote themselves to public service And I. want to say thank you to Jack Buechner former Republican congressman who represented Missouri's 2nd. District from 1987 to 1991, joined us, here in Studio 3A. Thank you so much...
...has always been, to a certain extent, at risk, which is why we say thank you to all the people who devote themselves to public service. and i want to say thank you to jack buechner, former republican congressman who represented missouri's 2nd district from 1987 to 1991, joined us here in studio 3a. thank you so much...
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Ben Philpott is a political reporter for member station KUT in Austin, Texas. Hi, Ben.
ben philpott is a political reporter for member. station kut in austin texas hi
Ben, Philpott, is a political, reporter for member station KUT, in Austin Texas Hi
ben philpott is a political reporter for member station kut in austin, texas. hi, ben.
Ken Rudin, our Political Junkie, is going to stay with us here in Studio 3A. When we come back, we'll switch gears and talk about how our political leaders govern during a crisis. Matt Higgins joins us, press secretary to Mayor Giuliani during the 9/11 attacks. Stay with us. I'm Celeste Headlee, and this is TALK OF THE...
ken, rudin our political junkie is going to, stay with, us here in studio 3a when we come back we'll, switch gears and talk about how our political leaders govern during a crisis matt, higgins joins us press secretary to mayor giuliani during the 9/11 attacks stay with, us i'm celeste headlee and, this is talk of the n...
Ken Rudin our Political Junkie is going to stay with us here in Studio 3A When we come back we'll switch gears and talk about how our political leaders govern during a crisis Matt, Higgins, joins us press secretary to Mayor Giuliani during the 9/11 attacks Stay. with us I'm Celeste Headlee and this is TALK. OF, THE NAT...
ken rudin, our political junkie, is going to stay with us here in studio 3a. when we come back, we'll switch gears and talk about how our political leaders govern during a crisis. matt higgins joins us, press secretary to mayor giuliani during the 9/11 attacks. stay with us. i'm celeste headlee, and this is talk of the...
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After Monday's bombing shattered the finish of the Boston Marathon, President Obama addressed the nation. He offered words of comfort to the grieving. For many, Monday's event brought back memories of earlier attacks on American soil and the response of political leaders at those times. So we want you think back and te...
after monday's bombing shattered the finish of the. boston marathon president obama addressed the nation he offered words of; comfort to the grieving for. many monday's event brought back memories of earlier attacks on american soil and the. response of political leaders at those, times so we, want you think back and t...
After Monday's bombing shattered the finish of the. Boston Marathon President Obama addressed the nation He offered words of. comfort to the grieving For many Monday's event brought back. memories of earlier attacks on. American soil and the response of political leaders at those times. So we want you think back. and t...
after monday's bombing shattered the finish of the boston marathon, president obama addressed the nation. he offered words of comfort to the grieving. for many, monday's event brought back memories of earlier attacks on american soil and the response of political leaders at those times. so we want you think back and te...
Political Junkie Ken Rudin is still with me here in Studio 3A. And joining us now is Matt Higgins. He was in his mid-20s when he became press secretary for New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani. His job took on a whole new shape when two planes struck the World Trade Center buildings in September of 2001, and he joins us f...
political junkie ken rudin is still with me here in studio 3a. and joining us now is, matt higgins he was in his mid-20s when he; became press secretary for new york city mayor rudy giuliani, his job took on a whole; new shape when two planes struck; the world trade center buildings in september of 2001, and he joins u...
Political Junkie Ken Rudin is still with me here in Studio. 3A And joining us now is Matt Higgins He was in. his mid-20s when he became press secretary for New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani His job took on a. whole new shape when two planes struck the World Trade Center buildings in September of, 2001, and he joins us,...
political junkie ken rudin is still with me here in studio 3a. and joining us now is matt higgins. he was in his mid-20s when he became press secretary for new york city mayor rudy giuliani. his job took on a whole new shape when two planes struck the world trade center buildings in september of 2001, and he joins us f...
Thanks for having me.
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thanks for having me.
So right after the second plane struck, you organized a press conference a few blocks from the site. Tell us about those first very, very crucial moments following the attacks.
so right after the second plane struck you organized, a press conference a few blocks from the site tell us about those first very very crucial moments following the
So right; after, the second plane struck you organized a press conference, a few blocks from the site Tell us about those first very very crucial moments following; the
so right after the second plane struck, you organized a press conference a few blocks from the site. tell us about those first very, very crucial moments following the attacks.
Yeah. I think, you know, great leaders have great instincts, and Mayor Giuliani understood from those early moments how crucial it was to communicate to New Yorkers and to the country that, you know, government was intact. Obviously, the focus at that time was to - was on rescue and recovery, but his philosophy was alw...
yeah i think you know great leaders have, great instincts and mayor giuliani understood, from those early moments how crucial it was to communicate to new yorkers and to the country that you know government was, intact obviously the focus at that time was; to. - was on rescue and recovery but his philosophy was always ...
Yeah I think you know great leaders have great, instincts and Mayor Giuliani understood from those early moments how, crucial it was to communicate to New Yorkers and to the country that you, know government was intact Obviously the focus at, that time was to - was, on rescue, and recovery but his philosophy was always...
yeah. i think, you know, great leaders have great instincts, and mayor giuliani understood from those early moments how crucial it was to communicate to new yorkers and to the country that, you know, government was intact. obviously, the focus at that time was to - was on rescue and recovery, but his philosophy was alw...
And so there were actually a couple of different press conferences on the fly. The mayor was walking up, I believe, Church Street, and he did a phone interview with New York One shortly after the first tower collapsed. And then we were at the - we all kind of convened at a fire station, which is just burned in my head,...
and so there were actually a couple of different press conferences on, the fly the mayor was walking up, i believe church street, and he did a phone interview with new york one shortly after the first tower collapsed and then we were at the - we, all kind of convened at a fire station which is just, burned in my head t...
And so there were actually a couple of different press conferences on the fly The mayor was walking up. I believe Church Street and he did a phone interview with New York One shortly after the first tower collapsed And then we were at the - we all kind of convened at a fire station which is just burned in my head this ...
and so there were actually a couple of different press conferences on the fly. the mayor was walking up, i believe, church street, and he did a phone interview with new york one shortly after the first tower collapsed. and then we were at the - we all kind of convened at a fire station, which is just burned in my head,...
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and then, ultimately, we went to the police academy, and that was the first, you know, official sort of press conference.
You know, let me take you back for just a moment. I want to play just an excerpt of President Bush responding to the 9/11 attacks. Take a listen.
you know let me, take; you back for just a moment i want to play, just an excerpt of president bush responding to the 9/11 attacks take a
You know let. me take you back for just a moment I. want to play just an excerpt of President Bush responding to the 9/11 attacks Take a
you know, let me take you back for just a moment. i want to play just an excerpt of president bush responding to the 9/11 attacks. take a listen.
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PRESIDENT GEORGE W. BUSH: Our country is strong. A great people has been moved to defend a great nation. Terrorist attacks can shake the foundations of our biggest buildings, but they cannot touch the foundation of America.
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PRESIDENT GEORGE W BUSH: Our country is strong A; great people has been moved to defend a great nation, Terrorist attacks can shake the foundations of our. biggest buildings but they cannot touch the foundation, of
president george w. bush: our country is strong. a great people has been moved to defend a great nation. terrorist attacks can shake the foundations of our biggest buildings, but they cannot touch the foundation of america.
So, obviously, at the moment when something like this occurs, a political leader is responsible for not only getting out what information they can, but they also have to make sure the information they give out is correct, and they have to make people feel better. How do you balance all of those things?
so obviously. at the, moment when something like, this, occurs a political leader is, responsible, for not only. getting out what information they can but they. also have to; make sure the information they give out is correct and, they have to make people feel. better how do, you balance all of those
So, obviously at the moment when. something like this occurs a political leader is responsible for not only getting out what information they can but they also have to make sure the information they give out is correct and they have to make people feel better How do you balance all of those
so, obviously, at the moment when something like this occurs, a political leader is responsible for not only getting out what information they can, but they also have to make sure the information they give out is correct, and they have to make people feel better. how do you balance all of those things?
That's a great question, because in those early moments, there's also a tremendous amount of pressure being applied from reporters, from different constituencies, from all level of government. So you're taking inbound requests for more information, and the impulse could be to give away facts that eventually turned out ...
that's a great question because in those early moments there's also a tremendous amount of pressure being applied from reporters from. different constituencies from all level, of government so you're taking inbound requests for more information and the impulse could be to give away facts that eventually turned out not ...
That's a great question because in those early moments there's also a tremendous amount of pressure being applied from, reporters from different constituencies, from; all level of government So you're taking inbound requests for. more information and the impulse could be to give away facts, that eventually turned out n...
that's a great question, because in those early moments, there's also a tremendous amount of pressure being applied from reporters, from different constituencies, from all level of government. so you're taking inbound requests for more information, and the impulse could be to give away facts that eventually turned out ...
Did we just lose Matt Higgins? We've been speaking with press secretary Matt Higgins. He was press secretary to Rudy Giuliani during the 9/11 attacks. But with me still in Studio 3A is political junkie Ken Rudin. Let me ask you the same question I just asked Matt, which is this balance that a leader has to achieve gett...
did we just lose matt higgins? we've been speaking, with press secretary matt higgins he was press secretary to rudy giuliani during the 9/11 attacks but with me still in studio 3a is. political junkie ken rudin let me ask you the same question i just asked matt which is this balance that a leader has to, achieve getti...
Did we just lose Matt Higgins? We've been speaking with press secretary, Matt Higgins He was. press secretary to Rudy Giuliani during the 9/11 attacks But with me. still. in Studio 3A is political junkie Ken; Rudin Let me ask you the same question I just asked Matt, which is this balance that a leader has to achieve ge...
did we just lose matt higgins? we've been speaking with press secretary matt higgins. he was press secretary to rudy giuliani during the 9/11 attacks. but with me still in studio 3a is political junkie ken rudin. let me ask you the same question i just asked matt, which is this balance that a leader has to achieve gett...
Right. And that's exactly what President Bush and Mayor Giuliani did in the days after - the moments after 9/11. But there are sometimes - with the case of Boston, we don't know what's happening, and you hear very strange complaints. They don't know - why don't we know and why hasn't the president called it terrorism a...
right and that's, exactly what president bush and mayor giuliani did in the, days after. - the moments after 9/11. but there are sometimes - with the case of boston we don't know what's, happening and you hear very strange complaints they don't know - why don't we know and. why hasn't the president called it terrorism ...
Right And that's exactly what President Bush and Mayor Giuliani did in, the days after - the moments. after 9/11. But there are sometimes - with the case of Boston we don't; know what's happening and you hear very strange complaints They don't know - why don't we know and why hasn't the president called it terrorism an...
right. and that's exactly what president bush and mayor giuliani did in the days after - the moments after 9/11. but there are sometimes - with the case of boston, we don't know what's happening, and you hear very strange complaints. they don't know - why don't we know and why hasn't the president called it terrorism a...
So a lot of times - I could be wrong about that, but I'm sure sometimes a lot of it is just, you know, you have to be patient. And in this era of instant information and instant demand for information, if we don't have a victim - I'm sorry. If we don't have a suspect immediately, something is going wrong.
so a lot of times - i could be wrong about that. but i'm sure sometimes a lot of it is just you know you have to be patient and in this era of instant information, and instant demand; for information if we don't have a victim - i'm, sorry if we don't have a suspect immediately something is going
So a lot, of times - I could be wrong about that but I'm sure sometimes a lot of it is just you know you have to be patient And in this era of instant information; and instant demand for information if we don't have a victim - I'm sorry If we don't have a suspect. immediately something is going
so a lot of times - i could be wrong about that, but i'm sure sometimes a lot of it is just, you know, you have to be patient. and in this era of instant information and instant demand for information, if we don't have a victim - i'm sorry. if we don't have a suspect immediately, something is going wrong.
Matt, do we still have you?
matt do. we still have
Matt do we still have
matt, do we still have you?
I'm here if you hear me.
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i'm here if you hear me.
I can hear you now. So tell me about something you may have changed. Was there something you would have done differently looking back?
i can hear you now so tell me about something. you may have changed was there something you would have done differently looking
I can hear you now So tell me. about something you may have. changed Was there something you would have done differently looking
i can hear you now. so tell me about something you may have changed. was there something you would have done differently looking back?
Well, I just want to echo the point you just made, which is there is this tremendous amount of pressure in those early moments to put out information. And I think if you succumb to that pressure, especially in the immediate aftermath of an incident or an attack, inevitably you're going to put out more information that'...
well i, just want, to echo the, point you just made which is there is this tremendous amount of pressure in those. early moments to put out information and i think if you succumb to that pressure especially in the immediate aftermath of an incident or an attack inevitably you're going to put out more information that's...
Well I just; want to echo the point you just made which is there is this tremendous amount of pressure in, those early moments to, put out. information. And I think if you succumb to that pressure especially in the immediate aftermath of an, incident or an, attack inevitably you're going to put, out. more information t...
well, i just want to echo the point you just made, which is there is this tremendous amount of pressure in those early moments to put out information. and i think if you succumb to that pressure, especially in the immediate aftermath of an incident or an attack, inevitably you're going to put out more information that'...
So in terms of what I would do differently, it's so easy to second guess. But taking a step back objectively, I think they've shown tremendous restraint especially in those early hours. I thought the governor did a great job managing expectations, saying, look, the area that's going to be cordoned off is going to be re...
so in. terms of what i would do; differently it's so easy to second guess but taking a step back objectively i think they've shown tremendous. restraint especially in those early hours i thought the governor did a great job managing expectations saying look the area that's going to be cordoned off is going to be relati...
So in terms of what I. would do differently it's so easy to second guess But taking a step back objectively I think they've shown tremendous restraint especially in. those early hours I thought the governor did a great job managing expectations saying look the area that's going to be cordoned off is going to be relativ...
so in terms of what i would do differently, it's so easy to second guess. but taking a step back objectively, i think they've shown tremendous restraint especially in those early hours. i thought the governor did a great job managing expectations, saying, look, the area that's going to be cordoned off is going to be re...
You're talking about Governor Deval Patrick of Massachusetts?
you're talking about governor deval patrick, of
You're talking about Governor, Deval Patrick of
you're talking about governor deval patrick of massachusetts?
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Yeah and, that, it's going to get, smaller over time But you know, it's not going to be easy to move around And the best thing you can do, is help us by you know staying inside And I. thought they did. - they've done a great
yeah, and that it's going to get smaller over time. but, you know, it's not going to be easy to move around. and the best thing you can do is help us by, you know, staying inside. and i thought they did - they've done a great job.
And for those of you out there listening, we're interested in knowing when if something - when an event has occurred, possibly a tragic event has occurred and a political leader said something that either helped you or didn't help you, when was the moment you remember of a political leader's words after a traumatic eve...
and for, those of you out there listening we're interested in knowing when if something - when an event has occurred possibly a tragic event has occurred and, a political leader said, something that either helped you or didn't help you when was the moment. you remember of a political, leader's words after a traumatic, ...
And for. those. of you out there. listening we're interested, in knowing when if something - when an event has occurred possibly a tragic event has occurred and a political leader said something that either helped you or didn't help you when was the moment you, remember of a political leader's words after a traumatic e...
and for those of you out there listening, we're interested in knowing when if something - when an event has occurred, possibly a tragic event has occurred and a political leader said something that either helped you or didn't help you, when was the moment you remember of a political leader's words after a traumatic eve...
Matt, I was just thinking about - of course, about what Mayor Giuliani did after 9/11. Now, of course, that was a mayoral election year. I hate to bring politics in part of this, but that was a mayoral election year. But Giuliani was not up for election. There were term limits. What happens when somebody who's running ...
matt. i was just thinking about. - of course about what mayor giuliani did after 9/11. now of course that, was a mayoral election year i hate to bring politics in part of this but that, was. a mayoral. election year but giuliani was. not. up. for election there were term limits what happens when somebody who's running ...
Matt I was just, thinking about - of course about what Mayor Giuliani did after 9/11. Now of course that was, a mayoral election year I hate to. bring, politics in part, of this but that was a mayoral. election year But, Giuliani; was not up for election There were term limits What happens when somebody who's running f...
matt, i was just thinking about - of course, about what mayor giuliani did after 9/11. now, of course, that was a mayoral election year. i hate to bring politics in part of this, but that was a mayoral election year. but giuliani was not up for election. there were term limits. what happens when somebody who's running ...
I think you make sure that you express your condolences and your concern appropriately and then you get out of the way. I mean, that's the reality if you're not - and you're not in government. And at the time, it was - 9/11 was a primary.
i think you make sure that you express your. condolences and your concern appropriately and then you get out of the way. i mean that's the reality if you're not - and you're, not in government and at the time it was - 9/11 was a
I think you make sure that you express your condolences. and your concern, appropriately and then you get out of the way I mean that's the reality if you're not - and you're not in government And at the time it was - 9/11 was a
i think you make sure that you express your condolences and your concern appropriately and then you get out of the way. i mean, that's the reality if you're not - and you're not in government. and at the time, it was - 9/11 was a primary.
Right. Primary day that day, right?
right primary day, that. day
Right Primary, day that day
right. primary day that day, right?
Yeah. I was actually en route to meet the mayor, you know, at a polling site. So obviously, the entire world changed, you know, that morning. But I think the candidates at the time, they handled it appropriately. I mean, you know, you don't want to go anywhere near that. You want to just stay out of the way.
yeah i was actually en route to meet the mayor you know at a polling site so obviously the entire world changed you know that morning but i think the candidates at the time, they handled it appropriately i mean you know you don't want to go anywhere. near that you want, to just stay out of the
Yeah I was actually en route, to meet the mayor you know at a polling site So obviously the entire world changed you know that morning But I think the candidates at the time they handled it appropriately I mean you know you don't want to go anywhere. near that You want to. just stay out of the
yeah. i was actually en route to meet the mayor, you know, at a polling site. so obviously, the entire world changed, you know, that morning. but i think the candidates at the time, they handled it appropriately. i mean, you know, you don't want to go anywhere near that. you want to just stay out of the way.
No. But I'm saying but if you're mayor and you have to - and you're running for office or you're up for office and you're responsible for calming the public, how do you - you just have to avoid, obviously, trying to - make it sound like you're playing politics.
no but i'm saying but if you're mayor. and you have to - and you're running for office. or you're up for office and you're responsible for calming the public. how do you - you just have to, avoid, obviously trying to - make it sound like you're playing.
No But I'm. saying but if. you're mayor and you have to - and you're running for office or you're up for office and you're responsible for, calming the public how, do you - you just have to avoid obviously. trying to - make it sound like you're playing
no. but i'm saying but if you're mayor and you have to - and you're running for office or you're up for office and you're responsible for calming the public, how do you - you just have to avoid, obviously, trying to - make it sound like you're playing politics.
Right. You have to avoid the appearance of trying to, you know, maximize anything for yourself. In our case, obviously, mayor was not up for re-election, so we didn't contend with that issue. But I think you're absolutely right. You know, it's easy to be criticized. I think in a time of crisis, though, people understan...
right you have to. avoid the appearance of trying to you know maximize anything for yourself in our case obviously mayor was not up for re-election so we didn't contend with that issue. but i think you're absolutely right you know it's easy to be criticized i think in a time of crisis, though people understand the role...
Right You have to avoid the appearance of trying to you know maximize anything for. yourself In our case obviously mayor. was not up for re-election so we didn't contend with that issue But I think you're absolutely right. You know it's easy to be criticized I think in a time of crisis. though people understand the rol...
right. you have to avoid the appearance of trying to, you know, maximize anything for yourself. in our case, obviously, mayor was not up for re-election, so we didn't contend with that issue. but i think you're absolutely right. you know, it's easy to be criticized. i think in a time of crisis, though, people understan...
We're speaking with Matt Higgins who was press secretary to Rudy Giuliani during the 9/11 attacks. So, you know, Matt, there's always - the transition between the immediate aftermath when you're just trying to get what little information that you have out to that moment when you become sort of the consolation of your ...
we're speaking with matt; higgins who. was press secretary to rudy giuliani during, the 9/11 attacks so you know matt there's always - the transition between the. immediate aftermath when you're. just trying to get what little information that you have out to that moment when you become sort of the consolation of your...
We're speaking with Matt Higgins who was press secretary to Rudy Giuliani during the 9/11 attacks So you know Matt there's always - the transition between the immediate aftermath when you're just trying to. get, what little, information that you have out to that moment. when you become sort of the consolation of your ...
we're speaking with matt higgins who was press secretary to rudy giuliani during the 9/11 attacks. so, you know, matt, there's always - the transition between the immediate aftermath when you're just trying to get what little information that you have out to that moment when you become sort of the consolation of your ...
Yeah, that's a great question. I remember the U.S., you know, moments that stick out in your mind, I mean, for me, and I was fairly young at the time, 26 years old, and I was experiencing the attack like everyone else. And I remember watching the mayor talk and he was - there was a lot of pressure to put out a casualty...
yeah that's a great question i remember the u.s., you know moments that stick. out in your mind i mean for. me. and i; was fairly, young at the time 26 years, old and i was experiencing the attack like, everyone else and i remember watching the mayor talk and he was, - there was a. lot of pressure to put. out a casualt...
Yeah. that's a great question I remember the U.S., you. know moments that stick, out, in your mind I. mean for me and I was fairly young at, the time 26 years old. and I was experiencing, the attack like everyone else And I remember watching, the mayor talk and he was, - there was; a lot of pressure to put out a casual...
yeah, that's a great question. i remember the u.s., you know, moments that stick out in your mind, i mean, for me, and i was fairly young at the time, 26 years old, and i was experiencing the attack like everyone else. and i remember watching the mayor talk and he was - there was a lot of pressure to put out a casualty...
And so, striking the emotional tone is very important from the very beginning. I think the police commissioner in Boston made a similar point that this attack does not show our weakness. It shows our strength by virtue of the immediate public response, and I think that's 100 percent true.
and so striking the emotional tone is, very important from; the very. beginning i think, the police commissioner in boston made a. similar point that this attack does not show our weakness it shows our, strength by virtue of the immediate public response and, i think that's, 100 percent
And. so striking the emotional tone is very important from the very beginning I think the police commissioner. in Boston made a similar point that this, attack does not. show our weakness, It, shows our, strength by virtue of the immediate public, response and I think that's 100 percent
and so, striking the emotional tone is very important from the very beginning. i think the police commissioner in boston made a similar point that this attack does not show our weakness. it shows our strength by virtue of the immediate public response, and i think that's 100 percent true.
I want to take a listen to short examples of other presidents speaking to the nation in times of crisis. First, this is 1986, President Reagan consoling the country after the Space Shuttle Challenger exploded, killing all seven of its crew members.
i want to take a listen to short examples of other presidents speaking to, the nation in times of. crisis first this is 1986, president reagan consoling the country after the space shuttle challenger exploded. killing all seven, of its crew
I, want to take a listen. to short examples of other presidents speaking to the nation in times of crisis First this is 1986, President Reagan consoling the country after the Space Shuttle Challenger exploded killing all seven of. its crew
i want to take a listen to short examples of other presidents speaking to the nation in times of crisis. first, this is 1986, president reagan consoling the country after the space shuttle challenger exploded, killing all seven of its crew members.
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We will never forget them nor the last time we saw them this morning as they prepared for their journey and waved goodbye and slipped the surly bonds of Earth to touch the face of God.
we will never forget them nor the last time we saw them this morning as they, prepared, for their journey and waved, goodbye and slipped the surly bonds of earth, to touch the face of
We will never forget them nor the last time. we saw them this morning, as they prepared for their journey. and waved goodbye. and slipped the surly bonds of Earth to touch the face of
we will never forget them nor the last time we saw them this morning as they prepared for their journey and waved goodbye and slipped the surly bonds of earth to touch the face of god.
And then here, almost 18 years ago to the day is President Clinton speaking in Oklahoma City following the tragic bombing of the federal building there.
and then here almost 18 years, ago to; the day; is president clinton speaking in oklahoma city following, the tragic bombing. of the federal building
And then here. almost 18 years ago to the, day is President Clinton speaking in; Oklahoma City following the tragic bombing of the federal building
and then here, almost 18 years ago to the day is president clinton speaking in oklahoma city following the tragic bombing of the federal building there.
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Let us let our own children know that we will stand against the forces of fear. When there is talk of hatred, let us stand up and talk against it. When there is talk of violence, let us stand up and talk against it. In the face of death, let us honor life.
let us let our. own children know that we will stand against the forces of fear when there is talk of hatred let us, stand up and talk against it when, there is talk of violence let us stand up and talk, against it in the face of death let us honor
Let, us let our; own children know that we, will stand against the forces of fear When there is, talk of hatred let us stand up and talk against it When there is talk of violence let us stand up and talk. against. it In. the face of, death let. us, honor
let us let our own children know that we will stand against the forces of fear. when there is talk of hatred, let us stand up and talk against it. when there is talk of violence, let us stand up and talk against it. in the face of death, let us honor life.
Matt, I wonder if there are certain subjects you have to touch on. In other words, we will get justice. We will find peace. We will have resolution. Is that the kind of thing that you - a leader has to mention?
matt i wonder if there are certain, subjects you have to touch on. in other. words we will get justice we will find, peace we will have resolution is that the kind of thing that you - a leader has to
Matt I wonder if there are certain subjects you have to touch on. In other words we, will, get justice We will find, peace We will have resolution Is that the kind of thing. that you - a, leader has to
matt, i wonder if there are certain subjects you have to touch on. in other words, we will get justice. we will find peace. we will have resolution. is that the kind of thing that you - a leader has to mention?
I think the - no question you have to mention. You also want to ensure that you're being responsible and you're not obviously provoking at the wrong time when the focus should really be on rescue and recovery. So - but there is always a need and a sense that you want to be reassured government is going to pursue justic...
i think the - no question you. have to mention you also want to ensure that you're being responsible and you're not obviously, provoking at the wrong time when the focus. should really be on, rescue and recovery so - but there is always a need, and a, sense that you want to be reassured government is going to pursue ju...
I, think, the, - no question you have to mention You also want to, ensure that you're being responsible and you're not, obviously provoking at the wrong time when the focus should really be on rescue and recovery So - but there is always a need and a sense that you, want to. be reassured government is going to pursue j...
i think the - no question you have to mention. you also want to ensure that you're being responsible and you're not obviously provoking at the wrong time when the focus should really be on rescue and recovery. so - but there is always a need and a sense that you want to be reassured government is going to pursue justic...
And when President Bush came to ground zero - I believe it was Wednesday or Thursday morning - and he was going to the crowd and talking to first responders and he climbed the top of a pile with a firefighter and put his arm around him. And the crowd started chanting - shouting, you know, U.S.A. and someone said I can'...
and when president bush, came to ground; zero - i believe it was wednesday; or thursday morning - and. he was going to the crowd. and talking to first responders and. he climbed the top of a pile with a firefighter and put his. arm around him and the, crowd started chanting. - shouting you know u.s.a and someone said; ...
And when President Bush came; to ground zero - I believe it was Wednesday or Thursday morning. - and he was going, to the crowd and talking to first responders and he climbed the top of a; pile with, a firefighter and put. his arm around him And the crowd started chanting - shouting you know U.S.A and someone said I ca...
and when president bush came to ground zero - i believe it was wednesday or thursday morning - and he was going to the crowd and talking to first responders and he climbed the top of a pile with a firefighter and put his arm around him. and the crowd started chanting - shouting, you know, u.s.a. and someone said i can'...
You're listening to TALK OF THE NATION from NPR News. And we have a call here from Will(ph) in Louisville, Kentucky. Will, was there a moment when a leader said something that really struck you?
you're listening to talk of the nation from npr news and, we, have a call here from will(ph) in louisville kentucky will was there a. moment when a leader said something that really struck
You're listening to TALK; OF THE NATION from, NPR News And we have a call here from Will(ph) in Louisville Kentucky Will was there a moment when a leader said something that really; struck
you're listening to talk of the nation from npr news. and we have a call here from will(ph) in louisville, kentucky. will, was there a moment when a leader said something that really struck you?
Well, what the gentleman just said was probably the most that struck me of anytime in my life, but almost as close to that is the most recent events that happened in Newtown, the terror that happened there. I was just really struck by President Obama as just genuine. I mean, every - such genuine tenderness and when the...
well what the gentleman just said was probably, the most that struck me of anytime in my life but. almost as close to that is the most recent events that happened in newtown the terror that happened there i was just really struck by president obama as just genuine i mean every - such genuine tenderness and when they ke...
Well what the gentleman just said was probably the most that struck me of anytime in my life but. almost as close to that is the most recent events that happened in Newtown the. terror that happened, there I was just really struck by President; Obama as just genuine I mean every - such genuine tenderness and, when they...
well, what the gentleman just said was probably the most that struck me of anytime in my life, but almost as close to that is the most recent events that happened in newtown, the terror that happened there. i was just really struck by president obama as just genuine. i mean, every - such genuine tenderness and when the...
Hey, look. I'm a 39-year-old guy - a single guy with no kids and I felt comforted. I mean, I was so horrified and I really felt confident and stronger and secure with every - almost every word he spoke. I felt better and for the first time in my life, I - maybe felt led. And I don't know what it's like to be led becaus...
hey look i'm a 39-year-old guy - a single guy with no kids and, i felt comforted i mean i, was so horrified and i really felt confident and. stronger and secure with every - almost every word he spoke i felt better and for the first time in my life i - maybe felt led and i don't know what it's, like to be led because i...
Hey look I'm a 39-year-old guy - a single guy with no. kids and I felt comforted I mean, I was, so horrified and I really felt confident and stronger and secure with every - almost every word he spoke I felt better and for, the first. time in my life I - maybe, felt led And I don't know what it's like to be, led becaus...
hey, look. i'm a 39-year-old guy - a single guy with no kids and i felt comforted. i mean, i was so horrified and i really felt confident and stronger and secure with every - almost every word he spoke. i felt better and for the first time in my life, i - maybe felt led. and i don't know what it's like to be led becaus...
Better. OK. That's Will in Louisville, Kentucky. Thank you so much for your call. We have a call here also from Mike in Ames, Iowa. Mike, a moment when a leader said the right things?
better ok that's will in louisville kentucky thank you so much for your call we have a call here also from mike in ames iowa mike a moment when, a leader said the right,
Better OK That's Will in Louisville Kentucky. Thank you so much for, your call We have a call here also from Mike in Ames Iowa Mike a moment when a leader said the right
better. ok. that's will in louisville, kentucky. thank you so much for your call. we have a call here also from mike in ames, iowa. mike, a moment when a leader said the right things?
Well, two things: One, you've already mentioned the Challenger speech that President Reagan gave after the Challenger. And I must say that really touched me, and I was not and never have been a fan of President Reagan. And I think also, although I don't remember the exact words or timing, my impression was of a very ca...
well two things: one, you've already mentioned, the challenger speech that president reagan gave after the challenger and i must say that really touched me and. i was not. and never have been a fan. of president; reagan and i think also although i don't remember the exact words or timing my impression was of a, very ca...
Well two things: One you've already mentioned the Challenger speech that President Reagan gave. after the Challenger And I must say that really, touched me and I was not and never, have been a fan of President Reagan And I think also although I don't remember the exact. words or timing my impression was of a very calm ...
well, two things: one, you've already mentioned the challenger speech that president reagan gave after the challenger. and i must say that really touched me, and i was not and never have been a fan of president reagan. and i think also, although i don't remember the exact words or timing, my impression was of a very ca...
Well, we have a bit of that. Hold on just a second, Mike. Let's listen to Lyndon Johnson after JFK's assassination.
well. we have a bit of, that hold on just a second mike let's listen to lyndon johnson after, jfk's
Well. we. have a bit of that Hold on just a second Mike Let's listen to Lyndon Johnson after JFK's
well, we have a bit of that. hold on just a second, mike. let's listen to lyndon johnson after jfk's assassination.
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This is a sad time for all people.
this is a sad time for all
This is a sad time for all,
this is a sad time for all people.
Just a snippet there. What about that was reassuring to you?
just; a snippet there what about that was reassuring to
Just a snippet there What about that was reassuring to
just a snippet there. what about that was reassuring to you?
Well, I don't - I was only 15 at the time and I don't remember it very clearly. I just remember the general feeling of the whole fact of a very smooth transition and his including, whether it was spontaneous or not, you know, his including Mrs. Kennedy and the - in that - in those moments when they got on the plane and...
well i don't, - i was only 15 at the time and i don't remember it very clearly i just remember the general feeling of. the whole fact of a very smooth. transition and his including whether it was spontaneous or not you know his including, mrs kennedy and the - in that - in those moments when they got on the plane and f...
Well I don't. - I, was only 15 at the time and I don't remember it very clearly I just remember the general feeling of the whole fact of a very smooth transition and his including whether; it was spontaneous or not you know his including Mrs Kennedy and, the - in that - in those moments when they got on the plane and f...
well, i don't - i was only 15 at the time and i don't remember it very clearly. i just remember the general feeling of the whole fact of a very smooth transition and his including, whether it was spontaneous or not, you know, his including mrs. kennedy and the - in that - in those moments when they got on the plane and...
Yeah. Thank you so much. That's a phone call from Mike in Iowa.
yeah thank you so much that's. a phone call from mike in
Yeah Thank you so much That's. a phone call from Mike in
yeah. thank you so much. that's a phone call from mike in iowa.
You know, I was also thinking about, you know, things that have been said, but sometimes you don't even to say anything. And I grew up in New York City and I remember in 1968 after the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and cities around the country were exploding. John Lindsay, the mayor of New York at the ti...
you. know i was also, thinking about you know things that have. been said, but sometimes you don't even to say anything and i grew up in new york city and i remember in 1968 after the assassination of dr martin luther king jr and cities around, the country were exploding john lindsay, the mayor, of new york at the time...
You know I was also thinking about you know things that have, been said but sometimes you don't even, to say anything And I, grew up in. New York City and I remember in 1968 after the assassination of, Dr Martin Luther King Jr and cities around the country were exploding John Lindsay the mayor of New York at the time m...
you know, i was also thinking about, you know, things that have been said, but sometimes you don't even to say anything. and i grew up in new york city and i remember in 1968 after the assassination of dr. martin luther king jr. and cities around the country were exploding. john lindsay, the mayor of new york at the ti...
The fact that he wasn't showing himself to be not as concerned for his own personality.
the fact that he wasn't showing himself to be not as concerned for his own
The fact that he wasn't showing himself to be not, as concerned, for his own
the fact that he wasn't showing himself to be not as concerned for his own personality.
Absolutely.
absolutely.
That's Ken Rudin, our Political Junkie. He joined us as he does here every week in Studio 3A. Thank you so much as always, Ken.
that's ken rudin our political junkie he joined us as he does here every week in studio, 3a thank you so much as always
That's Ken Rudin our Political Junkie He joined us as he does here every week in Studio 3A, Thank you so much as always
that's ken rudin, our political junkie. he joined us as he does here every week in studio 3a. thank you so much as always, ken.
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And, Matt Higgins, has been with us, the press secretary for New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani during the 9/11 attacks. He's now president of RSE Ventures and he spoke with us from his office in New York. Thank you so much for taking the time with us, Matt.
and matt higgins has been with us the press secretary for. new york city mayor rudy. giuliani during, the 9/11 attacks he's. now president of rse; ventures and he spoke with us from his office in new york thank you so much for taking the. time with, us
And Matt, Higgins has been with us the press secretary for New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani during the 9/11 attacks, He's now president of RSE Ventures and he spoke with us from his office; in New York Thank you so much for taking the time with us
and, matt higgins, has been with us, the press secretary for new york city mayor rudy giuliani during the 9/11 attacks. he's now president of rse ventures and he spoke with us from his office in new york. thank you so much for taking the time with us, matt.
Well, thanks for having me.
well thanks for having
Well thanks for having
well, thanks for having me.
We've been talking about political leaders in times of crisis, but this a moment also to give you updates. We're following developments out of Boston. NPR's been told by a senior law enforcement official no arrest has been made in the Boston Marathon bombing. The official says there is video of a man setting down a bag...
we've been talking about. political leaders in times, of crisis but this, a moment also to give you updates we're following developments out of boston npr's been told, by a. senior law enforcement official no arrest has been made in the boston marathon bombing the. official, says there is video of a man setting down a ...
We've been talking about political leaders in times of crisis but this a moment; also to give you. updates We're following developments out of Boston NPR's been told by. a, senior law enforcement official no arrest, has been made in the Boston Marathon bombing The. official says there is video, of a man setting down a ...
we've been talking about political leaders in times of crisis, but this a moment also to give you updates. we're following developments out of boston. npr's been told by a senior law enforcement official no arrest has been made in the boston marathon bombing. the official says there is video of a man setting down a bag...
The financial crisis continues to take its toll on retail sales. Some grim examples this week - Target reported a nearly 24 percent decline in third-quarter net income. The upscale department store, Saks, also posted net losses this morning, nearly double what it faced last year.
the financial crisis continues to take its toll. on retail sales some, grim examples this week - target. reported a nearly 24 percent decline in third-quarter net income the upscale department store saks also posted net losses this morning nearly double what it faced last
The financial crisis continues to take its toll. on retail. sales Some, grim examples this week - Target reported a nearly 24 percent decline in third-quarter net income The upscale, department store Saks also posted net losses this morning nearly double, what it faced. last
the financial crisis continues to take its toll on retail sales. some grim examples this week - target reported a nearly 24 percent decline in third-quarter net income. the upscale department store, saks, also posted net losses this morning, nearly double what it faced last year.
We go now to Marshal Cohen. He's the chief industry analyst for the NPD Group, they're a New York-based market research company. Marshal Cohen, no relation to myself, thanks for joining us.
we go; now to marshal cohen he's the chief industry analyst for the npd group they're a new york-based market research company marshal cohen no relation. to, myself thanks for joining
We; go now to Marshal Cohen He's the chief industry analyst for the NPD Group they're a New York-based market research company Marshal Cohen no relation to myself thanks for. joining
we go now to marshal cohen. he's the chief industry analyst for the npd group, they're a new york-based market research company. marshal cohen, no relation to myself, thanks for joining us.
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Last month, you told us you were expecting retail sales to be the worst in 10 years. Now that we're starting to see some of these figures, how bad are they?
last month you; told, us you were expecting retail sales to be the worst in. 10 years now that we're. starting to. see some of these figures how bad are
Last month you told us you were expecting retail sales to be the worst in, 10 years Now that. we're. starting to see some of these figures how bad are
last month, you told us you were expecting retail sales to be the worst in 10 years. now that we're starting to see some of these figures, how bad are they?
They really are starting to show some signs of the consumer really throttling back. In fact, November is going to look like they came to a screeching halt. We're looking at October numbers, and they're showing the signs that the consumer is really paying attention to a lot of the concerns that the government has about ...
they really are. starting to show some, signs of the consumer really throttling back in fact november is going to look like they came to a screeching halt we're looking at october numbers and they're showing the. signs that the consumer is really paying attention to a, lot of the concerns that the, government has, abou...
They really are. starting. to show some signs of the consumer really throttling back, In fact November. is going to look like they came to a screeching halt We're looking at October numbers and they're showing the signs, that the consumer is really paying, attention to. a lot of the concerns that the. government has ab...
they really are starting to show some signs of the consumer really throttling back. in fact, november is going to look like they came to a screeching halt. we're looking at october numbers, and they're showing the signs that the consumer is really paying attention to a lot of the concerns that the government has about ...
So, the holidays are coming up. What are these retailers trying to do to make things better?
so the holidays are coming up what; are these retailers trying to do to make things
So. the holidays are coming. up What are these. retailers trying to do to make things
so, the holidays are coming up. what are these retailers trying to do to make things better?
Traditionally, retailers have always kind of put their best foot forward at the holiday time, you know, mid-November to the Black Friday specials with the door-buster deals offering great product at great prices and really just trying to take advantage of the heavier traffic.
traditionally retailers have always kind of put their best. foot forward at, the holiday time, you know mid-november to the black friday specials with the door-buster deals offering great product at; great prices and, really just trying to take advantage of the heavier
Traditionally retailers. have always kind of put their, best foot forward at the holiday time you know mid-November to the Black Friday specials with the door-buster deals offering great product. at great prices and really just trying to take advantage of. the heavier
traditionally, retailers have always kind of put their best foot forward at the holiday time, you know, mid-november to the black friday specials with the door-buster deals offering great product at great prices and really just trying to take advantage of the heavier traffic.
Well, that traffic is now down pretty substantially. The retailers are trying to pull out all the stops, offering deep, deep discounts - in fact, new merchandise being offered at up to 60 percent off in some cases.
well that traffic. is now down pretty substantially the retailers are trying to pull out all the stops offering, deep deep discounts - in fact new merchandise being offered at up to 60 percent; off in some
Well that traffic is now down pretty substantially The retailers are trying to. pull out all the; stops offering deep deep discounts - in fact new merchandise, being offered at up to 60 percent. off. in some
well, that traffic is now down pretty substantially. the retailers are trying to pull out all the stops, offering deep, deep discounts - in fact, new merchandise being offered at up to 60 percent off in some cases.
And they're competing against a much wider range. This is an economic challenge for retailers that really has no level of consumption, meaning consumers at all different income levels and retailers at all different levels, from the bottom end of the market all the way to the most luxury retailers, are all being challen...
and they're competing against, a much. wider range this; is an, economic challenge for retailers that really has no level of consumption meaning consumers at all different income levels and retailers at all different levels from. the bottom end of the market all the way to the most luxury retailers are all being challe...
And they're competing against, a much wider range This is, an. economic. challenge for retailers that really has no, level of consumption, meaning. consumers, at all different income levels and retailers, at, all different levels from the bottom, end of the market all the way, to the, most luxury retailers, are all. be...
and they're competing against a much wider range. this is an economic challenge for retailers that really has no level of consumption, meaning consumers at all different income levels and retailers at all different levels, from the bottom end of the market all the way to the most luxury retailers, are all being challen...
But if these stores are offering up to 60 percent off on new items, can they even make any profits on that?
but if these stores are. offering, up to 60 percent off on new items can they even make any profits on
But if. these stores are offering up to 60 percent off on new items can they even make any profits on
but if these stores are offering up to 60 percent off on new items, can they even make any profits on that?
This year, for the retailer, holiday is already over. The retailers are not going to make their sales numbers. They don't have enough inventory, as they've kind of tried to keep themselves lean, and with the deep discounts, their sales numbers are just not going to be there.
this year for. the retailer; holiday is already over the retailers are not going; to make their sales numbers they don't have enough inventory as, they've kind of tried to keep themselves lean. and with the deep discounts their sales numbers are just not, going to be
This year for the retailer. holiday is already over The retailers are, not going. to make their sales numbers They don't have enough inventory as they've kind of tried; to keep themselves lean and with the deep discounts their sales numbers, are just not going to be
this year, for the retailer, holiday is already over. the retailers are not going to make their sales numbers. they don't have enough inventory, as they've kind of tried to keep themselves lean, and with the deep discounts, their sales numbers are just not going to be there.
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The next morning, my daughter says it sounded like the song a creepy ice cream truck would play as it trundled around the dark streets of Moscow. So who buys ice cream in the middle of the night, Count Dracula? Then there's the ending of the song, a series of squeaks like little ghouls swinging on a graveyard gate.
the next morning my daughter says it sounded like the song a creepy ice cream truck. would play as it trundled around the dark streets of moscow so who buys ice cream in the middle of the night count dracula? then there's, the ending of the song, a series of squeaks like little ghouls swinging. on a graveyard
The next, morning my daughter says it sounded like the song a creepy ice cream truck would play as it. trundled around. the dark streets of Moscow So. who buys, ice. cream in the middle of the night Count Dracula? Then there's the ending of the song; a series of squeaks like little ghouls swinging on a graveyard
the next morning, my daughter says it sounded like the song a creepy ice cream truck would play as it trundled around the dark streets of moscow. so who buys ice cream in the middle of the night, count dracula? then there's the ending of the song, a series of squeaks like little ghouls swinging on a graveyard gate.