All they ask of me, [is] if you’re going to be our general, don’t send us into battle and abandon us. Make sure you lead us into battle.
Eric Adams: “All they ask of me, [is] if you’re going to be our general, don’t send us into battle and abandon us. Make sure you lead…”
On the recordJuly 17, 2025
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Adams speaks about the expectations of law enforcement during his campaign rally.
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