That was a law that I passed six years ago. It's been changed four times since then. So it's a totally different law now than it was then. In terms of Rikers Island, I think we should rebuild it. I think it should stay open where it is, rather than building county jails all across the board. And look, public safety is job one. I want to hire 5000 more police. 1500 people in the subway. 1500 police officers in the subway system. That's the first priority for me. (08:11–08:23)
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Asserts that Rikers Island should be rebuilt and remain open instead of building county jails.
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