9/11 Dentist Sentenced in Drug Case
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WTC dentist gets probation for painkiller prescriptions for mistress
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
JANUARY 17, 2008
September 11th Advocates Statement
in Support of Sibel Edmonds
January 17, 2008
As United States Citizens and 9/11 widows, we wholeheartedly support the whistle-blowing efforts of Sibel Edmonds, former Contract Linguist for the FBI. Like Sibel, we too had hoped that the 9/11 Commission would bring to the fore of the American public’s attention the facts that led up to the attacks on that horrific day. We believed that the whistle-blowers would be invaluable assets to the Commission’s investigation.
Who would be in a better position to help the 9/11 Commission make recommendations to fix the failures that allowed the 9/11 attacks to succeed than current and former employees who worked in the agencies and had the courage and integrity to report on their shortcomings as well as their successes?
Sibel’s testimony and that of other whistle-blowers, if used properly or at all, should have been the basis of the 9/11 Commission’s recommendations. Then the reforms would have been truly responsive to the problems that existed in protecting our nation’s security.
Sibel had first hand knowledge of the inner workings of our FBI translation department, as well as information that came from translating messages from wiretaps. Some of that information was related to lapses in protocols and procedures within the FBI translation department. These infractions were so serious that they enabled breeches in our National Security. Other information alleged criminal involvement of current and former members of the Intelligence Agencies, Congress, leaders of international and domestic organizations and businesses and high-level officials within the Bush Administration.
The claims that Sibel made were indeed shocking. She testified privately before the 9/11 Commission over the course of several hours. She supplied them with specific document information including names of expert witnesses who could corroborate her testimony. In addition, through relationships that Sibel had made with other current and former employees, she offered to the 9/11 Commission the contact information of additional potential whistle-blowers.
However, none of the information that Sibel provided to the Commission ever made its way into the Commission’s final report. Nor do we know if the Commission ever called upon the additional whistle-blowers to supply their testimonies.
The result of all Sibel’s whistle-blowing was that she was fired from the FBI and ultimately gagged when John Ashcroft, the former Attorney General, asserted an arcane law of “States Secret Privilege”. By this time, Sibel had taken her concerns and conveyed this information to her supervisors at the FBI, members of the Judiciary Committee, the FBI Inspector General and the 9/11 Commission, all of whom would have been able to corroborate her claims. In fact, the FBI Inspector General’s report publicly did. Much to our dismay, when Sibel appealed her case to the Supreme Court, she was denied attendance. The court’s decision was made without Sibel or her attorney being present – they were asked to leave the courtroom.
We can fully understand Sibel’s frustration. The failure of our government to take action on her information is clearly detrimental to our country’s security and yet little has been done to correct these problems and she remains gagged. Why? We believe that true Patriots and leaders of this nation would want an accurate assessment of Sibel’s allegations as well as the resulting appropriate action.
Sibel Edmonds knows who, hiding behind the guise of National Security and the protection of certain diplomatic relations, has abdicated their duties without regard to the deadly and costly consequences of 9/11. It is time for all of America to be informed. It is time we demand the justice that is our right and responsibility. It is time that Sibel’s information is publicly heard and acted upon to make this nation safe and time to recognize Sibel for the heroine and patriot that she truly is.
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September 11th Advocates
Patty Casazza
Monica Gabrielle
Mindy Kleinberg
Lorie Van Auken
For Immediate Release
January 18, 2008
Contact:
Clinton Press Office 202-224-2243 or
CLINTON CALLS ON PRESIDENT TO HONOR FALLEN 9/11 HERO
Asks for Volunteer Firefighter and EMT to be Awarded the Medal of Valor
Washington, DC – Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton today called on President Bush to recognize the heroic efforts of Glenn J. Winuk, a New York resident who died in the 9/11 attacks while aiding rescue efforts, by awarding him the Medal of Valor.
In a letter to the President, Senator Clinton wrote, “It is long past the time that Glenn receives this other honor that he deserves: the Medal of Valor.”
Senator Clinton’s letter to the President follows:
January 18, 2008
The Honorable George W. Bush
The White House
Washington, D.C. 20500
Dear Mr. President:
On September 9, 2005, you appropriately remembered 442 heroes who lost their lives on September 11, 2001 and awarded them with the Medal of Valor. At the ceremony you said you recognized “a group of Americans whose bravery and commitment to their fellow citizens showed us the true meaning of heroism.” However, the name of one brave American who gave the ultimate sacrifice that day was missing from that distinguished group.
I am writing to ask that you recognize the bravery and commitment of Glenn J. Winuk, a Manhattan resident originally from Jericho, New York, by awarding him the Medal of Valor. Glenn worked as an attorney in Lower Manhattan and served his community as a volunteer firefighter and EMT for over 19 years. On 9/11, Glenn rushed from his law office to assist in the evacuation of the World Trade Center towers in the immediate aftermath of the attacks. After identifying himself as a rescue professional, Glenn borrowed a mask, gloves, and a medic bag in order to aid in the rescue and evacuation mission. He died courageously when the South Tower fell, the medic bag by his side.
Following Glenn’s sacrifice, his family was forced to fight long and hard to receive federal recognition for Glenn and the benefits to which they were entitled. Finally, this week, after a four-year battle for recognition from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), his family has been promised survivor benefits under the DOJ’s Public Safety Officers’ Benefits Act (PSOB).
It is long past the time that Glenn receives this other honor that he deserves: the Medal of Valor. I hope you will consider this request.
Thank you for your attention.
Sincerely,
Hillary Rodham Clinton
U.S. House Oversight Cmte. to Hold Hearing in NYC
Asking Why Bush Admin. Halted Program for 9/11 Heroes
-Congress to Examine Cancellation of National 9/11 Health Care Plan-
New York, NY On January 22nd, the House Oversight Subcommittee on Government Management, Organization, and Procurement will convene a hearing in New York City entitled 9/11 Health: Why Did HHS Cancel Contracts to Manage Responder Health Care? The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has been invited to testify about why it abruptly halted a request for proposals to provide care for thousands of 9/11 responders and others from outside the tri-state area who are sick or injured as a result of the 9/11 attacks.
Subcommittee Chairman Edolphus Towns (D-NY) and Rep. Carolyn Maloney (D-NY) will be joined by Reps. Jerrold Nadler (D-NY), and Vito Fossella (R-NY) and other NY elected officials, who will hear testimony from 9/11 responders and others TBA.
Due to security procedures, attendees are encouraged to arrive well in advance of the hearing.
Field Hearing on 9/11 Health: Why Did HHS Cancel Contracts
to Manage Responder Health Care?
Tuesday, January 22nd at 10:30am
Ceremonial Courtroom
Daniel Patrick Moynihan U.S. Courthouse
500 Pearl Street
New York, NY
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