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Scott Stringer: “No congressional seat belongs to anyone.”

Featuring: Scott Stringer, Democratic | Former Candidate, Mayor of New York City

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Published | Video Starts at 01:17

And I grew up with that. Stringer lives in the financial district now, but grew up in Washington Heights with trailblazing Congresswoman Bella Abzug as his cousin. No congressional seat belongs to anyone. It belongs only to the people considered one of the most influential female voices of the 20th century. And I was the kid following her around, giving out campaign literature. (01:17–01:20)

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Asserts that congressional seats are not owned by individuals but are for the people.

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