The terrorists' mission failed because of these extraordinary heroes.

This really was a very bright moment on a very dark day. They inspire all of us to take responsibility.

What's remarkable is, in 30 minutes, these 40 strangers figured out what was going on with the help of the people on the ground, and then they voted. That unity, that coming together, represents the best of humanity.

I liked the Beatles because there was so much melody. Jimi Hendrix is still one of my heroes.

Heroes are not known by the loftiness of their carriage; the greatest braggarts are generally the merest cowards

The first heroes of 9/11 were here.