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Eric Adams: “As I said from the outset, I never broke the law, and I never would. I would never put any personal benefit above my…”

On the recordFebruary 20, 2025
As I said from the outset, I never broke the law, and I never would. I would never put any personal benefit above my solemn responsibility as your mayor.
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Eric Adams
Democratic · New York

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Adams asserts his innocence and commitment to his duties as mayor.

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