To deny rumors that he intended to drop out of the race or to resign. Hell no. That cannot happen. We've come too far to go backwards. That is not going to happen. I'm never going to quit on the city of New York. We worked too hard to get here. Adams was defiant, but noticeably downcast. It all comes 24 hours after two. Of his former aides were among several people indicted on bribery and conspiracy charges. (00:46–00:50)
CLAIM
Asserts commitment to continue serving as mayor of New York City.
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