We actually had billions of dollars in surplus. So as the ex control, the former control, I'm watching this saying, when did we suddenly have a $15 billion budget deficit? Well, We never did [have a $15 billion budget deficit]. It was manageable back then. It's even more manageable now. And you just need someone who knows the buck if you're going to know the job of mayor. We saw this week Jessica Ramos endorse Andrew Cuomo. (11:33–11:46)
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Denies the existence of a $15 billion budget deficit.
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