Bill de Blasio

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

“I think you can be smart and directed and focused, without being obnoxious, and get plenty done.”

“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.”

“If you talk to a lot of people in government, they will talk about the pathway to getting something done rather than the thing itself. And I just talk about material outcomes.”

“Excessive stop-and-frisk divides communities. That's why the New York City Police Department has moved away from it.”

“When a party loses a national election to someone such as President Trump, it's time to rethink everything.”

“My professional life has been about public service. My personal life I define very intently through my family.”

“Clearly, Mayor Bloomberg did some things right. I think he did a very good job on public health. He did a very good job on environment. I think he was right to achieve mayoral control of edu...”

“I have a bold plan to break from the Bloomberg years, and end the 'Tale of Two Cities' by providing real opportunity to all New Yorkers, no matter where they live.”

“I have my loyalty to the team of my youth. Everyone I knew was a Red Sox fan. The team that I grew up with was constantly the underdog but managed to prevail.”

“I am very much a Red Sox fan; I can name you more players than you could possibly imagine. It's just part of who I am.”

“We need an inspiring vision of equality that resonates in the hearts, minds, and souls of all Americans.”

“Part of how you grapple with intense opposition is by creating real, organic momentum: by actually doing something for people, and then they rightfully buy into it.”