I think it’s because investing in AI and robotics will increase their wealth and power exponentially.

It is absurd to have to say this in the year 2025 but vaccines are safe and effective.

Look, it is hard for me to understand how the Democratic leadership is not supporting the candidate who won the Democratic primary.

The fight for justice has gone on for a few thousand years. And we’re continuing it.

What the system has done is taken away our dreams. And they said, we get it all.

If you could defeat the oligarchs here and say, 'You know what? New York City is not for sale.' That will send a message to every community in America that real change is possible.

The importance of your election is that from a moral perspective, from a set of values, you’re going to be in sharp contrast to the president of the United States.

You have a right to speak out on these issues. I think you do. And I think when you do, you are reflecting the views of the vast majority of the people in this city.

What the American people are saying [is]: Who is standing up for us? Who understands our pain? Who’s going to improve our lives?

What is so radical about saying we need an economy that works for everybody, not just for Mr. [Elon] Musk and his billionaire friends?

This is a pivotal moment in American history. And it is absolutely imperative that we have candidates and elected officials who have the guts to say, ‘No, I don’t want your billionaire campaign contributions. I’m going to stand up for…

And I think over the years, the Democratic Party has done a lot of good things in terms of women’s rights, the environment, civil rights, gay rights. But in terms of the needs of the working class, I’m sorry to have to say they have not.