"It is clear that after long delay this project--while it maynot have been the one we would have designed--must be built and wemust get moving," says Spitzer in a statement.

The Freedom Tower is being developed by the Port Authority ofNew York and New Jersey, a move that was solidified in September,as reported by GlobeSt.com.The PA agreed to control the building, making Silverstein the hiredcontractor for the facility. The Freedom Tower broke ground lastApril. A number of government organizations have agreed to lease asignificant amount of space in the facility.

The governor and Mayor Michael Bloomberg are meeting today todiscuss funding for the project.

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