Larry Silverstein Quotes (14 Quotes)

I would assume it will not look completely different,

It is not practical to build super-tall office buildings in the post-911 world,

It is inexcusable that the Port Authority abruptly abandoned the talks (Tuesday) night without a plan to move forward. We are not sure where this leaves us now.

I am thrilled with today's victory. But this is a win for all New Yorkers. Today's decision means an additional billion dollars of insurance proceeds will be available.

When we sat down at the negotiating table yesterday, we were prepared to do what the governor had asked of us - to stay as long as it takes to reach an agreement that would allow us to do what all New Yorkers want - rebuild the World Trade Center. Unfortunately, it appears that we were the only ones at the table with that commitment.

only concern right now is designing a safe and spectacular Freedom Tower in keeping with the well-established master plan for the site.

With today's agreement, we can now move forward with rebuilding the World Trade Center.

Here in New York it's always feast or famine. It's going to be fascinating to see how the industry responds.

It looked as if a final, fair deal was at hand. However, we now find that the process has apparently gotten bogged down inside the Port Authority.

There is no doubt that he will add yet another remarkable jewel in downtown's skyline.

I can't tell you why government does what it does. In the private sector, this doesn't happen. If they are sincere about making a deal, there's nothing to prevent us from going right back to the table and getting it done. It's just that simple. And we're ready to do it today.

The city is not dead and can't be allowed to die, ... We owe rebuilding to our children and to our grandchildren.

Clearly, there are some issues that need to be resolved. But for today, my focus, like that of all New Yorkers, is on getting the Freedom Tower underway.

What is so spectacular is the opportunity to come together as we have in the last few days for the purpose of rebuilding the World Trade Center. It's of great significance to me and to all New Yorkers.