In 1964, I tried to convince my grandfather, who was active in the New York City firefighters union, to vote for Barry Goldwater over Lyndon Johnson because at the time I thought his approach to limited government was right on.

I have voted for a Republican for president ever since I was voting and since I was 18 years old.

The mayor of New York is the chief executive of the city. It is a complex organization and it requires the requisite skills to understand how to be the leader of the people and manage the government of N.Y.

In 1964, I tried to convince my grandfather, who was active in the New York City firefighters union, to vote for Barry Goldwater over Lyndon Johnson because at the time I thought his approach to limited government was right on.

We've made tremendous strides and changes in the City of New York since 1994.

People should be respected for the strength of their convictions, and I also believe in freedom of expression.

I was involved as deputy mayor in New York City on 9/11.