Former Taoiseach reflects on 'horrendous day' as 9/11 anniversary marked

The transcript reflects on the inevitability of the US involvement in Afghanistan post-9/11, discussing the ongoing threat of terrorism and the challenges in conflict resolution. It also provides a personal account of the events on 9/11, highlighting the immediate reactions and diplomatic communications that took place.

Discuss the significance of the statement regarding the number of people affected by the 9/11 attacks.

What lessons do you think can be learned from the reflection on the last 20 years since 9/11?