How about we create an experience that generations will remember for years to come. And I remember thinking that I know we wanted the roots. They had been doing this work for a very … Mayor Jim Kinney...decided...we don't want [the Roots] organizing this activity for us anymore. … and said, wait, these are global leaders. I want to secure the best talent and we want people from all over the world to come. And this should be about unity. (36:35–36:41)
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Asserts that Mayor Jim Kinney removed the Roots from organizing city activities.
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