Paterson sides with Giuliani on terror-trial site
Mon 16 Nov 2009
Gov. David A. Paterson last night sided with former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani, a Republican, on whether 9-11 terrorism suspects should be put on trial in the city.
Speaking on Manhattan's WBLS radio, Paterson said the metropolitan region was inappropriate for the terrorism trials. "I would prefer that U.S. government] not be trying the terrorists in New York City. I think it raises the threat in our area...There had to be some place to hold these trials that I think would have been safer."
Still, he vowed the state would be "very vigilant" to ensure there is no repeat of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center.
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November 10, 2009 AP photo of Governor David Paterson
Speaking on Manhattan's WBLS radio, Paterson said the metropolitan region was inappropriate for the terrorism trials. "I would prefer that U.S. government] not be trying the terrorists in New York City. I think it raises the threat in our area...There had to be some place to hold these trials that I think would have been safer."
Still, he vowed the state would be "very vigilant" to ensure there is no repeat of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center.
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November 10, 2009 AP photo of Governor David Paterson