"The best way I can help now is if I step aside and let government get back to government."
"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."
"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 ou..."
"Our city is in crisis. We need government to work. We need effective leadership."
"The city just feels threatening, out of control, and in crisis."
"But New Yorkers know the simple answer of what to do when there’s a crisis in leadership. You lead, you act, you do."
"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."
"And that is why I announce my candidacy today for mayor of New York City."
"I am not saying this is going to be easy. It won’t be easy, but I know we can turn this city around."
"make this state safe for everyone."
"The committee attempts to argue that the New York advisory didn’t follow the CMS guidance."