They call themselves “The Jersey Girls,” or simply “The Girls.” But don’t be fooled. If it hadn’t been for them, the 9/11 Commission might never have gotten off the ground. These women, all of whom lost their husbands in the World Trade Center attacks, were instrumental in pushing the politicians to uncover the truth of what happened on September 11th.
Over the past two years, they have spent countless hours in the corridors of Congress demanding answers. When the Commission said it needed a bigger budget, and more time to do its work, it was their public advocacy that helped make it happen.
Now, in the week the Commission is due to release its findings, they are waiting to see if their hard work paid off. Kristin Breitweiser, Lorie Van Auken, and Mindy Kleinberg, “The Jersey Girls” on The Connection.
Guests:
Kristen Breitweiser, widow of Ronald Breitweiser
Lorie van Auken, widow of Kenneth van Auken
and Mindy Kleinberg, widow of Alan Kleinberg