Bill de Blasio

I come personally from a broken family, divorced very early in my childhood, a family with its own share of troubles, so I think that was very influential in both me believing that someday I would consistently devote myself to my own family that I created, but I think it also really affects my view of the world. ”

The common belief is that you are either a dreamer or a realist. But idealism and pragmatism aren't as far apart as one might think. ”

For New Yorkers, late October 2012 was a moment when something fundamental altered. If there were any climate change deniers in the five boroughs before Hurricane Sandy, I don't think there were too many left afterward. ”

Preparing for climate change has to be a national priority backed by tens of billions in federal investment. Lives are on the line. ”

This country has wasted too many years pretending it had the luxury of debating climate change. ”

I think Bloomberg's broad vision of the environment in New York City is something I agree with. I broadly stand with his vision for how to deal with climate change and prepare for future weather events. ”

I didn't set out with the notion of running for elective office; it sort of grew over time. And I honestly at times questioned if progressive change can be effected through elected office. ”

When a party loses a national election to someone such as President Trump, it's time to rethink everything. ”

Everyone I knew was a Red Sox fan. Living up there in 1967 - the Impossible Dream season - that moment was incredibly compelling. I just naturally gravitated to the team. Nineteen seventy-five was arguably the greatest World Series of all time. ”

There are a lot of different demands on the campaign trail, but what matters most is that you connect with voters and take the time to really hear their concerns. ”