"There is so much happening in the world, and this is Boston's statement that we are home for everyone. We are going to continue to stand strong and be a welcoming community."
"A city that is scared is not a city that is safe."
"Congress could pass 'bipartisan legislation, and that would be comprehensive immigration law.'"
"Under a local law called the Trust Act, authorities work with the agency 'every single day on criminal matters and hold people who are committing crimes accountable.'"
"The false narrative is that immigrants in general are criminals or immigrants in general cause all sorts of danger and harm."
"Shame on him for lying about my city, for having the nerve to insult our police commissioner who has overseen the safest Boston has been in anyone's lifetime."
"Boston has not historically been governed by 'the word of presidents, or kings, or presidents who think they are kings.'"
"To every one of my neighbors back in Boston, know this: You belong here. This is your home."
"It is unfortunate to politicize being at the scene of a tragic incident."
"It’s unfortunate to politicize being at the scene of a tragic incident."
"I am going to represent the City of Boston, the amazing people who live here, work here who are making our community wonderful."