Look at all of the great strengths of America: entrepreneurialship, work ethic, natural resources, a democracy, a transparency, a willingness to be critical. Around the world, they look at us, and they say, "Why are you criticizing yourself? Why are you people arguing during the political process to elect a president or somebody else?" That's the great strength of this country.
Michael BloombergIs your company so small you have to do everything for yourself? Wait until you're so big that you can't. That's worse.
Michael BloombergWe cannot continue. Our pension costs and health care costs for our employees are going to bankrupt this city.
Michael BloombergNo place epitomizes the American experience and the American spirit more than New York City.
Michael BloombergFifty percent of the world's population lives in cities. In a couple of decades, 70 percent of the world's population will be living in cities. Cities are where the problem is. Cities are where the solution is, where creativity exists to address the challenges and where they have most impact. This is why, in 2005, the C40 was founded, an organization of cities that address climate change. It started with 18 cities; now it's 91. Cities simply are the key to saving the planet.
Michael Bloomberg