The events of 9/11 caught everyone by surprise. Men and women from all over the area, rushed in to help those who had been impacted by the planes, the fires and the collapses.
On the recordJune 28, 2010
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Gillibrand emphasizes the unexpected nature of 9/11 and the heroism of responders.
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