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"New York is one of the greatest cities in the world. It is a fitting host to its many international ..." — Ban Ki-moon
New York is one of the greatest cities in the world. It is a fitting host to its many international visitors, who can come to witness first-hand what a vibrant multicultural democracy looks like.
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