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Eric Adams' Victory Speech as Projected Mayor of New York City

Published November 2, 2021 | Video Starts at 12:31

There may be a young person out there right now that believe they're not smart enough to go to college and to succeed. I did, too. But I overcame a learning disability and went to college and was able to obtain my degrees. And now I will be the mayor in charge of the entire Department of Education. And you may be homeless. You may be living from one shelter to the next. (12:31–12:38)

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