I know what needs to be done and I know how to do it, and I will give it my all to get the job done — and it will get done.

The city just feels threatening, out of control, and in crisis.

Did I make mistakes, some painfully? Definitely, and I believe I learned from them and that I am a better person for it.

We must now return to fighting crime.

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.

I know what needs to be done and I know how to do it. Experience matters. Leading New York City in the midst of a crisis is not the time or the place for on-the-job training.

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

And that is why I announce my candidacy today for mayor of New York City.

And I believe I learned from them and that I am a better person for it. And I hope to show you that every day.

But New Yorkers know the simple answer of what to do when there’s a crisis in leadership. You lead, you act, you do.

The city just feels threatening, out of control, and in crisis.