I am thrilled that 3 World Trade Center will soon rise in Lower Manhattan, another unmistakable sign of our great success in rebuilding this community. For years, I
have been a leading advocate for rebuilding the entire World Trade Center site. I want to thank Larry Silverstein for his continued investment in Lower Manhattan and for
his unwavering dedication to our community. The decision to build 3 World Trade Center is another huge vote of confidence in our ability to recover and to thrive. As we
continue to rebuild as a 24/7 mixed-use community, 3 World Trade Center will stand as a powerful testament to Lower Manhattan’s place as the center of global
commerce and as an anchor of one of New York City’s greatest neighborhoods.