Zohran Mamdani: “On September 11, as it is every day, the men and women of…”

“If anyone understands the depth of commitment, the enormity of sacrifice inherent to that sentiment, it is those of you that are gathered here today. On September 11, as it is every day, the men and women of the FDNY went to work protecting the people of this city. You did not hesitate. You ran towards horror so that others could run towards home. That work never truly stopped.” (05:50–05:59)

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