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is Consoler-in-Chief  Rudy Giuliani was in midtown when the
first passenger plane slammed into the World Trade Center. He
made it to Barclay Street just in time to see the second plane
hit. It was clear by this point that a coordinated terrorist
attack was under way, but Giuliani didn't flee to a fortified
bunker. He didn't argue that it was his duty to remain safe so
he could continue to lead. He understood that the first
requirement of leadership is being there, that nothing sends a
stronger message to the troops than a general at the front. He
understood that the symbolism is more important than any single
decision a leader can make, more imp