I was watching the show. I can't find a transcript of that portion of Rather's on-air time. But I know I heard it, and millions of others did too.
Next time I am in my local bar when the owner is there I will verify with him the story of Arabs celebrating in the bar at lunchtime on that day (story is, he threw them out.)
I stopped in yesterday at a Middle-Eastern restaurant I've been going to for about 10 years now, and the line, rather than being out the door, was non-existant. Place was nearly empty, & the staff seemed very subdued.