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Andrew Cuomo: “The governor doesn't build housing in New York City.”

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

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Published | Video Starts at 41:37

That is what we are seeing because that is the record that is actually on offer. I understand. My friend doesn't really understand government. The governor doesn't build housing in New York City. Not if it's you. No. No. Legally, there are jurisdictions. The. The governor doesn't pick up trash. He doesn't run the fire department. That's what the mayor does. (41:37–41:41)

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Asserts that the governor of New York does not have the responsibility to build housing in New York City.

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