If you could remove News Corp from the last 25 years of American histo — Bill de Blasio

"Tonight we took another big step toward a fairer city for all, tonight another ratification of all that we’ve been doing together and it’s going to give us the fuel to go farther."

"My message to the Jewish community, and all communities, is this simple: the time for warnings has passed. I have instructed the NYPD to proceed immediately to summons or even arrest those who gather in large groups. This is about stopping this disease and saving lives. Period."

"My father was a picture of courage in terms of his war service and strength, and yet in his decline, I learned primarily negative lessons. I learned what not to do. [about his father] I have a real respect, and a real anger and sadness at the same time. I don’t think I’ve ever been able to do the math on exactly what it all means."

"[Response when asked by a reporter if his ‘relationship with the governor is deteriorating] No, I think it’s pretty much consistent."

"Look, the New Democrat approach, from my point of view, didnt work. That governing approach didnt stop the progression that led us to a thoroughly Republican House and now Senate, and a national debate that doesnt even address the real issues. The economic crisis of today — the only parallel is the Great Depression. Thats just a fact. The difference is, theres no light at the end of the tunnel now."