We, New York City responded to this far left movement. Defund the police. Defund the police. They defunded the police. Lowest level in modern history. I want to raise the police department by 5,000. He wants to defund, dismantle the police. He wants to abolish jails, decriminalize prostitution. That's not where New Yorkers are. They Want more police, more affordable housing because the rent is too damn high. And you want jobs and companies coming here. (07:43–07:53)
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Asserts that [his opponent] wants to defund and dismantle the police, abolish jails, and decriminalize prostitution.
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