Although I have to leave you as mayor soon, I resume the much more honorable title of citizen of New York, and citizen of the United States.

I've argued in front of the Supreme Court of the United States. I've argued in almost every circuit. And I tried, as a personal lawyer and U.S. attorney, over 50 cases.

We don't all agree on everything. I don't agree with myself on everything.

It's about time law enforcement got as organized as organized crime.

Disagrees with neocon adviser on immediate need to bomb Iran.

Didn't vet Bernard Kerik sufficiently for DHS recommendation.

When people endure a traumatic event, they are either defeated or made stronger. On Sept. 11, I told New Yorkers, "I want you to emerge stronger from this." My words were partially a hope and partially an observation that people in New York City handle big things better than little things. I could not be more proud of the way my city responded.