Zohran Mamdani: “We want to pursue a path that doesn't put this fiscal…”

“We laid it clearly that this was a last resort. We have continued to treat it like a Last resort. And what we've said to everyone, whether publicly or privately, is We want to pursue a path that doesn't put this fiscal deficit on the backs of working class New Yorkers. who had nothing to do with generating this. Thank you. Can you hear me? Yes, I can hear you Two. Two state budget questions. Just very quick.” (22:32–22:39)

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