jose munez castillo. [singing choir] ♪ >> some of the most iconic images are of first responders running toward the chaos, toward the danger to save lives. for many, losing their own life doing so. 12 years after 9/11, they are suffering from the consequences of their heroic actions. many are now receiving the help they need. >> rebuilding a site of horror and tragedy. the new tower marks the new york skyline. rebuilding the lives of those that were here to help 12 years ago is moving at a glacial pace. >> we lost 41 people this year to 9/11 related illnesses. we are closing in on 1400 since 9/11. >> first responders and volunteers, tens of thousands are still waiting. struggling with inhaling toxic air after 9/11. people like tj martin and ken george. >> if we were the criminals, i am angry at the way they treat us. >> he has the lungs of a senior citizen. >> i can't take enough oxygen in and let enough out. this machine helps me breathe and gives me the extra oxygen i need. >> he has to take 33 pills an

. >> my father, an amazing father, jose munez castillo. >> 12 years later, the brand-new skyscraper oneorld trade center is near completion. standing at a symbolic 1770 six feet, it is now the tallest building in the western hemisphere -- 1776 feet, is now the tallest building in the western hemisphere. one world trade center is only a part of the 16 acre world financial complex that will include several other towers. beneath the placid, the september 11 museum will preserve artifacts of the day. it is expected to open next year. >> that is it from the newsroom for now. time for me to turn you over to france lock -- francois picault. >> the clock has been stopped on capitol hill, as washington gives a chance to russia's initiative on syria. >> i have therefore asked the leaders of congress to postpone a vote to authorize the use of force while we pursue this diplomatic path. >> those members of congress breathing a sigh of relief for now, they do not have to pick their druthers before a war weary electorate. here in paris, where the president wednesday convened an intercontinental meeti