Jessica Ramos: “I want everyone, all of my neighbors, all of New York City…”

“Right. Yes. I want to be paid a salary and I want to be paid especially while we're negotiating a budget because it's been a month. But I want, I want everyone, all of my neighbors, all of New York City to be paid. I want people to be self motivated by the fact that they know that if they work hard, that if they play by the rules, good things will happen to them, doors will open, there will be more opportunities.” (19:03–19:08)

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