NYC welcomes the United Nations General Assembly

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  Nearly a century ago, world leaders came together and did something radical. They formed an organization called the United Nations.

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  It ushered in an age of multilateralism and a vow, however idealistic, to world peace.

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  Our city represents the very ideal of the world the founders of the UN had in mind at its inception.

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  The UN hasn't achieved world peace. It didn't end all wars. But its enduring existence represents our shared duty to work through humanity's biggest challenges together, rather than for war. New York City has proudly welcomed the world for the UN General Assembly. We're proud to continue that tradition this year.

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