“anti-Semitic incidents in the country are up 70%.”
“We are making sure that working people will not be priced out of the game that they helped to create.”
“It extends to making it possible for every New Yorker to take part in the things that make us human.”
“I've got religious leaders constantly calling me and saying, 'I'm scared. My parishioners are scared.'”

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On the recordJuly 29, 2010
As a former mayor, Mr. Speaker, I understand that a strong water infrastructure is essential. Municipalities don't have the money. This portion of the legislation aims to repair our crumbling water infrastructure, while leveraging private capital to create jobs. Every dollar invested in public water and sewer infrastructure adds $8.97 to the national economy. It's currently estimated there will be $2.5 trillion to $4.8 trillion in water and waste systems.
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