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Eric Adams: “I hosted leaders from all across the globe when I was…”

Featuring: Eric Adams, Democratic | Mayor of New York

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Eric Adams Opens Up For The First Time Since Leaving Office

Published | Video Starts at 07:50

Little did I know my desire of saying New York City is the global capital for international community. I mean, the United nations is here, for God's sakes. And I hosted leaders from all across the globe when I was borough president, when I was state senator and as mayor. I would welcome council generals and ambassadors to city hall and to Boro Hall. And many of them, when I go to their countries, they realize that I did all of these flag raises. (07:50–07:59)

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Asserts that Eric Adams hosted international leaders during his tenure as borough president, state senator, and mayor.

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