We were running based upon my leadership skills, what I've done in the community, and my business acumen and all of that. And then I happen to be black. It doesn't go unnoticed to me that I am black and I'm an African American. But I think it speaks more volumes about El Paso to elect the first black mayor in El Paso's history ever. That speaks to this community more than anything. So it is truly an honor. I am humbled. You know, the other day someone told me, hey, mayor, do you know you're the first black mayor along any major u. (47:24–47:37)
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