… the very role of government and the balance of power, New York must show the way forward and remind the nation of who we are. Because it all started here. This was the epicenter. It is this country's past, and it forecasts the future. New York says that we can't run from each other, but rather we must turn towards each other. That our diversity is not a weakness, but in fact, our diversity is our greatest strength. (15:07–15:15)
CLAIM
Asserts that New York has been central to the country's history and future direction.
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