Sky's Alistair Bunkall says Andrew Cuomo's speech was one of the most powerful he has seen but New York is in a race against time.
And then another three in the grounds. Seven overflow morgues - a sign of things to come.
At another hospital across town, we watched them carry the body of the latest victim into a similar truck.A vast convention centre in the city has been converted into a makeshift hospital. From there, Governor Andrew Cuomo delivered a rallying cry to the men and women on the frontline. It was one of the most powerful moments of oratory I can remember - leadership at a time of crisis.US Army and Javit center personnel stand apart while listening to Mr Cuomo's speech
"This is a moment that will be written about in history. This is a moment that forges people. Changes people - make them stronger, make them weaker."Ten years from now, you will be talking about today with your children or grandchildren and you will shed a tear."Because you will remember the lives lost, and you will remember the faces, and you will remember the names."But you will also be proud, you will be proud of what you did.
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