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We know that the first step towards solving a problem is having the strength, having the courage to recognize it, and we know that today, our New York City is in trouble.

I want to tell you who we're running against – a guy who cut Medicaid and stole money from the MTA.

Our city is in crisis. We need government to work. We need effective leadership.

I want New York to not only survive, but for New York to thrive.

Did I always do everything right in my years of government service? Of course not. Would I do some things differently knowing what I know now? Certainly.

I am not saying this is going to be easy. It won’t be easy, but I know we can turn this city around.

In my mind, I’ve never crossed the line with anyone, but I didn’t realize the extent to which the line has been redrawn.

Did I make mistakes, sometimes painfully? Definitely.

We didn’t do these things because they were easy. They weren’t. They were hard, but they were necessary, and today it is necessary to launch a bold action plan to turn New York City around, to save our city.

The leadership, courage and bravery of Hazel Dukes transformed New York for the better.

The leadership, courage and bravery of Hazel Dukes transformed New York for the better.

I was declining to use my authority to replace Adams, at least for now.

The extra-statutory obligations of the Richardson Waiver impose costs on the Department and the public, are contrary to the efficient operation of the Department, and impede the Department's flexibility to adapt quickly to legal and policy…

For three years, President Zelensky and the Ukrainian people have stood on the side of democracy.

We should stand with Ukraine until victory is won.

The United States must not reward Russian aggression and continue to appease Putin.

Trump had thrown a temper tantrum in the Oval Office.