Eric Adams said "Growing up in poverty, I know what it is to have someone promise me something that they can’t deliver on." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordAugust 22, 2025

Growing up in poverty, I know what it is to have someone promise me something that they can’t deliver on.

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Adams reflects on his personal experiences in relation to political promises.

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