Rudi and Russert exchanged the following information -- note that these are not quotes, I've summarized the statements, and focused on what I thought was most important.
Russert: Families of victims of 9/11 have criticized Bush for using pictures of a flag-draped coffin, trading on their deaths. Is that fair?
Giuliani: That ad summarized the challenges that Bush has faced. One hundred years from now, 9/11 will be remembered as the greatest challenge he faced. To not include it would be silly.
Russert: The head of the NY Firefighters union criticizes Bush for trading on the heroism of the 9/11 firefighters in his ads.
Giuliani: The firefighters back John Kerry, so some of that is political.
Russert: A Republican congressman for Oklahoma has said that a loss for Bush in 2004 would be a victory for Bin-Laden. Do you see a vote for John Kerry as a vote for Bin Laden?
Giuliani: A vote for John Kerry is not a vote for Bin Laden. If you want to vote for John Kerry, you vote for the most liberal senator in congress, who will raise your taxes.
Russert: We polled people coming out of the NY Democratic primaries, so these were Democrats, asking "Are you dissatisfied or angry with Bush
Giuliani: I don't think it's right for decision at this point. I don't think it's a critical issue.
Russert: If you were asked by the President to replace Cheney on the ticket would you?
Giuliani: I'm very happy what I'm doing. I think what this country needs is continuity, and keeping Cheney there would be good for the country.
Russert: Some GOP strategists say that you could be a contender for President in 2008. One recommendation is for you to take on Hillary Clinton for her senate seat in 2006. This would make you a big political hero to conservatives in Iowa and New Hampshire, who disagree with you on abortion.
Giuliani: I'm not looking that far into the future.
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