I've always had a very positive relationship with the municipal labor unions - a respectful relationship.

We do not ask more of the wealthy to punish success. We do it to create more success stories.

I think Bloomberg's broad vision of the environment in New York City is something I agree with. I broadly stand with his vision for how to deal with climate change and prepare for future weather events.

Going back to high school and college, I believed I would be involved in public service. I literally could not conceptualize anything else.

There is nothing wrong with listening. You can listen to people; you can hear people's concerns. You can keep an open mind and still be perfectly strong.

NY is the city it is today in part because of the contributions from generations of artistic visionaries

I think unionization is good public policy. I think when families secure their economic future, that's good for everyone.