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Michael Bloomberg: “What I do know is that we can't wait until a threat materializes to act. We have to protect this city, and you can't…”

On the recordOctober 10, 2005
What I do know is that we can't wait until a threat materializes to act. We have to protect this city, and you can't just sit around with your fingers crossed. You have to make decisions and show leadership.
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Michael Bloomberg

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Mayor Bloomberg emphasizes the need for proactive measures in response to threats against New York City.

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