Specialists were brought in to examine the structure. They decided it would be irresponsible to continue sending rescue workers into the building, so the missing people have to stay where they are.

We have to give the sad news that we have found another victim. Only one more person lies buried under the rubble.

It would be irresponsible to let them press on.

That is an insult to transit workers and an insult to every person in this city who depends on our bus and subway system.

Just stop at one of these construction sites and look and see who those workers are. They're all Hispanic, ... And I bet you they're illegal.

Our No. 1 priority should be to guarantee that all American workers get the benefits they have earned -- everyone should get back what they worked so hard to put into the system. Changing the Social Security system to drain the trust fund and cut benefits simply does not make sense,