Political Quotes

Zohran Mamdani

The Public Record

Zohran Mamdani is a member of the New York State Assembly, representing the 36th district. Elected as a Democrat, he is known for his progressive policies and advocacy for social justice. Mamdani has focused on issues such as housing equity, healthcare access, and environmental justice during his time in office. He has been an outspoken advocate for the rights of marginalized communities in New York.

Quotes by year · 20232026800 total · peak 2025 (483)
2023: 3 quotes2025: 483 quotes2026: 314 quotes

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  1. It’s hard to explain to a New Yorker why their needs are not even being discussed, and yet we have billions of dollars to kill civilians halfway across the world.25 sources2026commondreams.org
  2. The federal government, however, does – and I call on them to join the ICC and execute this warrant.25 sources2026commondreams.org
  3. I will follow the laws that we have here in New York City because I believe that there is an importance in following the law as a leader who presides over our city.24 sources2026commondreams.org
  4. I think what we have seen from New Yorkers, what we’ve seen from Americans, when we talk about this hunger for a new kind of politics, it’s a hunger to move beyond the bankruptcy that characterizes a lot of politics today.22 sources2026commondreams.org
  5. He’s a war criminal who has been charged by the International Criminal Court,"14 sources2026commondreams.org
  6. Benjamin Netanyahu is not welcome in New York City, nor is any other war criminal at large.7 sources2026commondreams.org
Aug 29, 2026

I don’t support the rally, but I don’t know if the city has any jurisdiction on canceling a private event.

vox.com
Aug 28, 2026

If government can’t do the small things, how could you ever trust it to do the big ones? How can we promise to transform our city if we can’t pave your street?

vox.com
Aug 26, 2026

What we can do is continue with our approach citywide of looking for ways to cut costs and cut the regulations that so many bodegueros, as well as grocery store owners, have to jump through in order to do their work.

foxnews.com
Aug 26, 2026

We would be making these stations cool again, and we’d be making what is old new again.

theguardian.com
Aug 26, 2026

I’m confident in both the legality of this – that it will stand up in court – and the importance of delivering it.

foxnews.com
Aug 26, 2026

Our stations do not just get hot, they turn into underground saunas.

theguardian.com
Aug 25, 2026

Mamdani is offering ‘free’ babysitting so they could turn your kids into socialists.

foxnews.com
Aug 25, 2026

I very much oppose these proposed changes, by the current Brooklyn Democratic Party chair. I oppose them because they are an attempt to circumnavigate the will of voters.

foxnews.com
Aug 24, 2026

Mamdani has defended the tax as a fair way to generate $500m in annual revenue in a city with vast socioeconomic inequality.

bbc.co.uk
Aug 23, 2026

“This is what ‘family values’ and being pro-life actually look like: supporting parents, not forcing women to give birth.”

theguardian.com
Aug 21, 2026

The alleged ISIS-inspired plot to attack the New York State Capitol and kill elected officials and others is deeply alarming. I am grateful to our federal and state law enforcement authorities for their vigilance and work to keep New…

cbsnews.com
Aug 21, 2026

I had a candid and productive conversation with rabbis representing a wide swath of New York’s Jewish communities and affiliations, and I appreciated hearing from them.

washingtonexaminer.com
Aug 20, 2026

Making New York City more affordable isn't just about lowering costs," he added, "it's about giving people back their time."

reason.com
Aug 20, 2026

Free and accessible child care doesn’t just make our city more affordable — it gives NYC parents time back to rest, recharge, or simply enjoy a night out.

dailycaller.com
Aug 20, 2026

No family should have to choose between staying in the city they love and affording care for their child. This is another step toward making affordable child care something every New York family can count on.

dailycaller.com
Aug 20, 2026

Every parent knows that a few hours to yourself can feel like a luxury," said Mayor Zohran Mamdani in July.

reason.com
Aug 20, 2026

As part of our promise to deliver universal child care, we are eliminating these fees for families receiving child care assistance across the city.

dailycaller.com
Aug 16, 2026

Every New Yorker must be able to observe their religion without fear of violence.

theguardian.com
Aug 13, 2026

Sometimes what you believe in can change. I know there are some for whom they still believe in that. I’ve made very clear that I do not believe in defunding the police and that to me, delivering critical public safety also looks like…

theguardian.com
Aug 8, 2026

Their contributions to the health care, construction, and hospitality industries, among so many others, help drive our economic strength.

haitiantimes.com
Aug 8, 2026

Doing so would provide immediate protection while allowing families, employers and communities the certainty they need.

haitiantimes.com
Aug 8, 2026

The City of New York was forced by federal law, as recently decided by the Supreme Court, to review the work authorization of Haitian TPS holders.

haitiantimes.com
Aug 8, 2026

Only President Trump has the power to restore TPS.

haitiantimes.com
Aug 8, 2026

The President should exercise his authority to benefit all New Yorkers and protect our economy and provide certainty for employers and communities.

haitiantimes.com

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