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Eric Adams: “13 people running to be mayor. 13 people wanting to have…”

Featuring: Eric Adams, Democratic | Mayor of New York

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NYC Mayor Eric Adams Announces Major Investment In Mental Health Support Program

Published | Video Starts at 29:51

They are trying. They are trying. They are trying to get what I have. Let's understand that. Let's understand it. There were, what were they? There were 13 people. 13 people running to be mayor. 13 people wanting to have what I have right now. 13 people. Either I'm going to get it or someone else. But those other 12 will never get what I am. You know, I'm the mayor right now. (29:51–29:57)

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Asserts that 13 people ran for mayor, wanting his current position.

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