November 7, 2009 Made with WTC steel, USS New York commissioned Play video

(NECN: New York, N.Y.) - The Navy commissioned its newest assault ship, the USS New York, in ceremonies at a pier in New York City.

The New York was built with tons of steel from the World Trade Center.

The ship was decked in red, white and blue bunting for the occasion, which started with a moment of silence for those whose lives were lost on Sept. 11, 2001.

The $1 billion warship was built near New Orleans by workers who survived Hurricane Katrina.

Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton issued a statement at the ceremony:

"For the crew of the USS New York, to the men and women who will keep her running fast and true, we salute your service to our nation. There are many New Yorkers on board. And by now, I am sure that the rest of your shipmates are sick of your bragging about the Yankees. So just remember, people from Philadelphia and Boston make good sailors too. Our thoughts and our prayers will be with you when you sail out of this harbor and turn into the open ocean.This ship is the heir to a long a proud tradition. We wish you Godspeed and we wish blessings on this ship and on the nation and people it serves. God bless you all."