Michael Blake: “The city and the state were able to find billions of dollars…”

“Lastly, Dan, to the question though, too often this has been a dialogue where people will say, because migrants are coming here, we don't have the funds. Well, just a few weeks ago, The city and the state were able to find billions of dollars for a housing policy that they wanted. You can always find the resources for your priorities. Stop blaming immigrants and migrants for your own problems. Mr. Blake, I'm up against the clock here, but I want to get you on this.” (07:11–07:16)

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