Wife of FDNY chief killed in terror attack slams Biden’s ‘do 9/11’ comment
The wife of a New York City fire chief killed on 9/11 slammed President Joe Biden's “do 9/11” comments yesterday and criticized the government for the “outrageous” plea deals offered to terrorists involved in the attacks.
Joan Barbara spoke at the ceremony in memory of her late husband, Gerald A. Barbara.
“The elected officials gathered here today have great respect and esteem for the families of the victims of September 11th. It's a really thoughtless thing to say, in the words of the president, 'We're going to do 9/11,'” Barbara said, referring to comments Biden made to reporters earlier this week about his plans for the future.
Joan Barbara spoke at the ceremony in memory of her late husband, Gerald A. Barbara. ReutersGerald A. Barbara passed away on September 11, 2001. New York City Fire Department
“Let's not forget that the 9/11 families are living it every day,” Barbara said, referring to the grief experienced by the families of the 2,977 people who died in the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.
Barbara also criticized the “outrageous” plea deals nearly granted to the 9/11 mastermind and two terrorist accomplices.
Joan Barbara slammed Joe Biden during the 9/11 memorial service. AFP via Getty Images
The controversial agreement reached this summer sparked a wave of criticism, leading Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin to withdraw from it on August 2.
“Who knows what would have happened if it hadn't been for the families of 9/11,” Barbara said.
“Twenty-three years have passed and the family deserves justice and accountability,” she added, to applause and cheers from the crowd.
Wife of FDNY chief killed in terror attack slams Biden’s ‘do 9/11’ comment
The wife of a New York City fire chief killed on 9/11 slammed President Joe Biden's “do 9/11” comments yesterday and criticized the government for the “outrageous” plea deals offered to terrorists involved in the attacks.
Joan Barbara spoke at the ceremony in memory of her late husband, Gerald A. Barbara.
“The elected officials gathered here today have great respect and esteem for the families of the victims of September 11th. It's a really thoughtless thing to say, in the words of the president, 'We're going to do 9/11,'” Barbara said, referring to comments Biden made to reporters earlier this week about his plans for the future.
“Let's not forget that the 9/11 families are living it every day,” Barbara said, referring to the grief experienced by the families of the 2,977 people who died in the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.
Barbara also criticized the “outrageous” plea deals nearly granted to the 9/11 mastermind and two terrorist accomplices.
The controversial agreement reached this summer sparked a wave of criticism, leading Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin to withdraw from it on August 2.
“Who knows what would have happened if it hadn't been for the families of 9/11,” Barbara said.
“Twenty-three years have passed and the family deserves justice and accountability,” she added, to applause and cheers from the crowd.
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