I am extremely respectful of the Jewish community. You know, I am Christian. I think of Jews as my older brothers. I mean, there wouldn't be Christianity without the Jewish religion. There is a direct connection between the two of them.

I'm never surprised by the insensitivity of 'The New York Times' editorial board.

My best quality is that I talk to everyone. My worst quality is that I talk to everyone.

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

Government should steer, not row.

I am extremely respectful of the Jewish community. You know, I am Christian. I think of Jews as my older brothers. I mean, there wouldn't be Christianity without the Jewish religion. There is a direct connection between the two of them.

I was the first one in my family to go to college.