“Your resilience is incredible. Each of you proved to yourself and to the rest of the world that you are pretty incredible. You have left an indelible mark.”
“Chris' broad expertise in business management will make him a very valuable addition to our management team. He has already begun to make a significant contribution.”
“Because of 9-11 and Katrina, there is a real bond about this ship. There is a huge commonality of spirit of the people in New York and the Gulf Coast, a commitment to pull together when things get difficult.”
“It sounds trite, but I saw it in their eyes. These are very patriotic people, and the fact that the ship has steel from the trade center is a source of great pride. They view it as something incredibly special. They're building it for the nation.”
