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Ted Cruz: “NYC makes the capital decisions while somebody else pays for…”

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Oh, and you're going to ship them in every day? Prepared. Gotcha. NYC chooses and pays for the design, equipment, refrigeration and fit out. The operator pays utilities, maintenance, cleaning and security. So NYC makes the capital decisions while somebody else pays for the consequences. That's how they control the goalposts. The best quote unquote bid promises 30% discounts, best in class wages and benefits, local sourcing, sustainability, community programs and full time jobs. (14:15–14:21)

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Asserts that New York City makes capital decisions for grocery stores while others bear the financial consequences.

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