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Zohran Mamdani: “We have asked people to engage in public service at the…”

Featuring: Zohran Mamdani, Democratic | Mayor of New York City

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Zohran Mamdani and UAW Rally for Affordable Housing and Legal Aid in New York City

Published | Video Starts at 02:45

My clients deserve a lawyer who can afford groceries. My clients deserve a lawyer who can pay rent. This is what we are talking about. Because for too long, We have asked people to engage in public service at the expense of themselves. We have asked ourselves questions that we all know the answers to. Why are we struggling to attract new applications? Why are we struggling to retain the existing workforce? (02:45–02:50)

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Asserts that public service roles are demanding personal sacrifices from individuals.

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