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Scott Stringer: “Some people have to be taken in, even if they don't want to…”

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

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Scott Stringer Discusses Mayoral Campaign, Immigration, and Housing in New York City

Published | Video Starts at 07:55

We could also then use those savings to really drill down on a mental health initiative that will help people who are suffering on the subways. Some people have to be taken in, even if they don't want to be, to preserve their life and get them the medical care. How aggressive would you be on the involvement? I would be careful. I would be serious about it, always protecting people's civil liberties. (07:55–08:02)

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Supports involuntary removal for medical care in certain cases.

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