Daniel Patrick Moynihan Quotes


It is important that we do not appear to be a fearful people. We must not let these attacks change our values. The terrorists must not be allowed to change our architecture.


Context

Some people were arguing that we should cease building tall, large buildings such as the World Trade Center and the Pentagon.


Citations

Daniel P. Moynihan, Chief American Delegate to the United Nations, U. S. Senator (Democrat, NY), Statement to his staff in the aftermath of 9-11, Quoted by Koto Namde, WAMU Radio, September 7, 2011

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Daniel Patrick Moynihan
Daniel Patrick Moynihan
  • Born: March 16, 1927
  • Died: March 26, 2003
  • Nationality: American
  • Profession: Politician

Daniel Patrick "Pat" Moynihan was an American politician, sociologist, and diplomat. A member of the Democratic Party, he represented New York in the United States Senate and served as an adviser to Republican U.S. President Richard Nixon.