List of Interviewees

Interviewees for this project include former Representatives, House officials and employees, and select eyewitnesses to the events of September 11, 2001. The titles for interviewees reflect their respective positions on 9/11. Individuals who worked for the House on 9/11 are encouraged to share their memories.

Name Position Interview
Butler-Gee, Eve Journal Clerk, Office of the Clerk The Institution
Morning of the Attacks
Coleman, Clare Chief of Staff, Representative Nita M. Lowey of New York Back to Work
Beyond the Capitol
Coughlin, Reverend Daniel Chaplain, U.S. House of Representatives The Institution
Lasting Memories
Morning of the Attacks
Outreach and Support
Creedon, Father Gerry Guest Chaplain, Pastor, St. Charles Church, Arlington, VA Evacuation
Morning of the Attacks
Diego, Dannie Legislative Assistant and Scheduler, Representative Carolyn B. Maloney of New York Patriotism and Unity
Elmendorf, Steve Chief of Staff, Representative Richard A. Gephardt of Missouri Evacuation
Morning of the Attacks
Adjusting to a New Reality
Protecting the Capitol
Feehery, John Press Secretary, Speaker of the House Dennis Hastert of Illinois Evacuation
Legislation and Bipartisanship
Outreach and Support
Protecting the Capitol
Ferguson, The Honorable Michael U.S. Representative of New Jersey Beyond the Capitol
Lasting Memories
Outreach and Support
Patriotism and Unity
Flynn, Francesca J. Nurse, Office of the Attending Physician, U.S. House of Representatives The Institution
Back to Work
Frost, The Honorable J. Martin U.S. Representative of Texas The Institution
Morning of the Attacks
Gaston, Brian Director of Policy, Representative Richard K. Armey of Texas Evacuation
Lasting Memories
Protecting the Capitol
Gunderson, Brian Chief of Staff, Representative Richard K. Armey of Texas Evacuation
Legislation and Bipartisanship
Heimov, Brett Administrative Assistant, Representative Jerrold L. Nadler of New York Beyond the Capitol
The Institution
Johnson, Arva Marie Capitol Police Officer, U.S. Capitol Police Protecting the Capitol
Johnson, Charles W. Parliamentarian, U.S. House of Representatives Beyond the Capitol
Flight 93
The Institution
Morning of the Attacks
Kelly, Pat Assistant Enrolling/Bill Clerk, Office of the Clerk The Institution
Koloszar, Melissa Legislative Director, Representative James P. Moran of Virginia Legislation and Bipartisanship
Adjusting to a New Reality
Mills, Jim Senior Capitol Hill Producer, Fox News Channel Evacuation
Outreach and Support
Mullins, Donna Chief of Staff, Representative Rodney P. Frelinghuysen of New Jersey Back to Work
The Institution
Lasting Memories
Patriotism and Unity
Payne, Jeannie Tour Guide, Capitol Guide Service Evacuation
Outreach and Support
Quaadman, Tom Chief of Staff, Representative Vito J. Fossella, Jr., of New York Beyond the Capitol
Morning of the Attacks
Rogers, Julia Page, U.S. House of Representatives Patriotism and Unity
Rogers, Tyler Page, U.S. House of Representatives Evacuation
Morning of the Attacks
Rohan, Jim Deputy Chief of Police, U.S. Capitol Police Protecting the Capitol
Schwartz, Tish Chief Clerk/Administrator, House Committee on the Judiciary Back to Work
Evacuation
Legislation and Bipartisanship
Short, Paula Scheduler/Executive Assistant, Representative Nancy Pelosi of California Evacuation
Flight 93
Stanton, Zack Page, U.S. House of Representatives Flight 93
Lasting Memories
Patriotism and Unity
Stopher, John Professional Staff Member, House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, Subcommittee on Technical and Tactical Intelligence Adjusting to a New Reality
Legislation and Bipartisanship
Protecting the Capitol
Tate, Tina Director, House of Representatives Radio/TV Gallery Outreach and Support
Varey, James Chief, U.S. Capitol Police Protecting the Capitol