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“It extends to making it possible for every New Yorker to take part in the things that make us human.”
“I’m not personalizing it. I’m just pointing out somebody’s record.”
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On the recordSeptember 4, 2025
Just because a number of people ask you to step down or don't do what you believe you're supposed to do, you're supposed to succumb to that? That's not what I do.
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Eric Adams
Democratic · New York
Source
cbsnews.com

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Adams defends his decision to remain in the race despite pressure.

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