If I would be allowed to finish, that I would not recognize any state's right to exist with a system of hierarchy on the basis of race or religion.
Zohran Mamdani: “If I would be allowed to finish, that I would not recognize any state's right to exist with a system of hierarchy on the…”
On the recordOctober 17, 2025
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Mamdani elaborated on his stance regarding states' rights during the debate.
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