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Zellnor Myrie: “I was never a defund the police Democrat, even after I was…”

Featuring: Zellnor Myrie, Democratic | New York State Senate, District 20

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Interview with State Senator Zelnor Myre on New York City Mayoral Candidacy and Urban Challenges

Published | Video Starts at 21:31

Most police officers who put their uniform on every morning and leave their families have no idea if they're going to return. They are here for public service and to keep us safe. I was never a defund the police Democrat, even after I was pepper sprayed. because I think about my mom robbed at gunpoint when I was five years old. Her world, her worldview on public safety is informed by that experience. (21:31–21:36)

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Asserts his stance against defunding the police despite personal negative experiences.

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