There is a heavy-ego, solitary model of being an elected leader. We've certainly seen that in some other mayors of this city... I have much more of a Movement mentality. It's much more of what I'm steeped in. I don't… — Bill de Blasio Copy Share Image
I think a lot of the best ideas come from the grassroots; I'm someone who does not like a bunker mentality and does not like groupthink. — 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 Image
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 Image
If we can have a fast food restaurant on almost every corner, then we can certainly have a garden. — Bill de Blasio Copy Share Image
I've always had a very positive relationship with the municipal labor unions - a respectful relationship. — Bill de Blasio Copy Share Image
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 Image
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 Image
We do not ask more of the wealthy to punish success; we do it to create more success stories. — Bill de Blasio Copy Share Image
I know the ugly history of corporate welfare, and that's not New York City's future. — Bill de Blasio Copy Share Image
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 Image
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 Image
At a certain point, particularly in his third term, Mayor Bloomberg lost touch with the people he was serving. — Bill de Blasio Copy Share Image
