Zohran Mamdani: “When we faced this $12 billion fiscal deficit, we were able…”

“And what would you want them to make about it? Actually, really appreciate that question. You know, one decision that I made that I feel like people. Here's one. You know, When we faced this $12 billion fiscal deficit, we were able, through the use of reserves and savings, we were able to start chipping away at it. And then on in the middle of February, I had to come forward and present the first version of our budget. They call it a preliminary budget.” (34:20–34:30)

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