Zohran Mamdani: “We are looking to build a city where the threshold is not…”

“There's no person of any faith that should ever be made to feel as if this is not their home, that this is not a place where they can be safe. And frankly, We are looking to build a city where the threshold is not simply safety. We want this to be a city where New Yorkers are cherished, where they are celebrated. And we know that that is the case for many.” (22:05–22:10)

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