Joe Lhota

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• In 1964, I tried to convince my grandfather, who was active in the New York City firefighters union, to vote for Barry Goldwater over Lyndon… Active
• My favorite is always the book that I'm currently reading. Book
• I was born a limited-government person. I've always had this streak going through me. Born
• Government is to point you in the right direction, and not to do everything for you. Direction
• I was born here in the city, born in the Bronx. Son of a cop. One grandfather was a taxi driver; the other was a… Born
• I was the first one in my family to go to college. College
• Government should steer, not row. Government
• My dad was a New York City cop. His father was a New York City fireman. And my mother's dad was a city taxi driver. Cities
• I still am a virulent anti-communist. It is a bad system, an immoral system, and one that takes away the rights of people and the… Anti
• I am extremely respectful of the Jewish community. You know, I am Christian. I think of Jews as my older brothers. I mean, there wouldn't… Brother
• We've made tremendous strides and changes in the City of New York since 1994. Changes
• Everybody knows I return all of my phone calls. I pick up my cell phone myself, much to the chagrin of my staff. All
• I was involved as deputy mayor in New York City on 9/11. Cities
• I'm never surprised by the insensitivity of 'The New York Times' editorial board. Board
• The 'Libertarian' thing was a mistake on my part for saying it, but I am. Inspirational
• I do fear God, but I will also tell you that when a doctor diagnoses you and the word 'cancer' comes out of his mouth,… Allowed
• I have gone to Albany constantly in my capacity as budget director, because I don't think the way the transit authority works with the City… Albany
• I was involved in some of the very first meetings that created the maps that showed what would happen if you had a Category 1,… Categories
• Mayors of New York have been elected not because of their party label, but because of their philosophy and their approach overall, and that has… Approach
• This idea of tying me to Giuliani is quite unique. I know Rudy Giuliani. I like Rudy Giuliani. I worked with him during his administration.… Administration

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