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Andrew Cuomo: “I want to add 5,000 police. Go back to the David Dinkins…”

Featuring: Andrew Cuomo, Democratic | Former Governor of New York

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It's about jobs and growing the economy, keeping businesses growing businesses, getting businesses back. More police because crime is a problem. I want to add 5,000 police. Go back to the David Dinkins Safe streets, safe cities, safe. And 5000 police. 1500 in the subways. And the affordability issue. Build baby, build. Build housing. Create jobs. Create apprentice programs. Let people see signs of success. (22:00–22:12)

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Asserts a plan to add 5,000 police officers, including 1,500 in subways.

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