President Bill Clinton Endorses Andrew Cuomo for Mayor
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Governor Andrew M. Cuomo, a candidate for Mayor of New York City, received a highly sought-after endorsement from former President of the United States, Bill Clinton, whom Governor Cuomo worked for during the Clinton Administration as Housing and Urban Development Secretary.
“The election will decide the next mayor of New York, and I urge you to vote for Andrew Cuomo. As President, I chose Andrew to be my Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, and he never let me down—but more importantly, he didn't let the nation down. He built public housing all across the country, from Chicago to LA, designed and implemented new innovative programs to successfully combat homelessness, and fought discrimination, including against the Ku Klux Klan (KKK) and antisemitism.
Andrew demonstrated those abilities when he changed the face of New York as Governor, building a new LaGuardia Airport, the Second Avenue Subway, and Moynihan Train Hall. His record as Governor of New York set a new progressive standard, raising the minimum wage and implementing the nation's strongest gun violence prevention laws.
New York City is facing major challenges. There is a desperate need for affordable housing, homelessness is at a crisis level, and public safety must be restored. It is imperative that New York chooses a mayor who has the ability, talent, and experience to do the job. Do not underestimate the complexity of meaningful challenges and the necessity that the next mayor has the qualifications to do the job. New Yorkers should choose competence for a change. I am confident Andrew can turn New York around, and I know he can effectively stand up to Trump. Please remember to exercise your right and vote for Andrew Cuomo for Mayor. Thank you,” President Clinton said.
“I am honored to have the support of President Bill Clinton — a personal mentor, friend and hero. His administration was one of the most accomplished in modern political history — and that’s what government is supposed to be all about. He never ran from a challenge and in fact ran towards them. Together we built housing, battled homelessness and fought for justice for communities too often left out and left behind. His belief that change was not only possible but is the foundational work of government inspires me in every action I take,” Governor Cuomo said.
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