I didn't set out with the notion of running for elective office; it sort of grew over time. And I honestly at times questioned if progressive change can be effected through elected office. — Bill de Blasio Copy Share Image
A holistic solution to income inequality is going to take a lot of work, but every time you prove that one of the strands… — Bill de Blasio Copy Share
I've spent my life at public work, and I've spent many a day on a good cause that didn't have any lift, didn't have… — Bill de Blasio Copy Share
If we can have a fast food restaurant on almost every corner, then we can certainly have a garden. — Bill de Blasio Copy Share
I've always had a very positive relationship with the municipal labor unions - a respectful relationship. — Bill de Blasio Copy Share
Everything you heard about me is true. . . . I am not a free marketer. . . . I believe in the heavy hand of government. — Bill de Blasio Copy Share
I think unionization is good public policy. I think when families secure their economic future, that's good for everyone. — Bill de Blasio Copy Share
We do not ask more of the wealthy to punish success; we do it to create more success stories. — Bill de Blasio Copy Share
I know the ugly history of corporate welfare, and that's not New York City's future. — Bill de Blasio Copy Share
I think small business is struggling in New York City. It's a fantastic market, it's a very appealing market, there's lots of opportunity, at… — Bill de Blasio Copy Share
My parents were divorced when I was young. I was really brought up by my mother's side of the family. — Bill de Blasio Copy Share
At a certain point, particularly in his third term, Mayor Bloomberg lost touch with the people he was serving. — Bill de Blasio Copy Share
My wife and family, to say the least, are the center of my life; they are my grounding. I don't want to sound schmaltzy,… — Bill de Blasio Copy Share
I think you can be smart and directed and focused, without being obnoxious, and get plenty done. — Bill de Blasio Copy Share
I, thank God, don't engage in punditry anymore. That part of my life is behind me. — Bill de Blasio Copy Share
