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

Published November 2, 2021 | Video Starts at 12:39

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. And you may say to yourself that this is my destiny. (12:39–12:45)

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