72 Quotes by Bill de Blasio

I didnt 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.

I think like a lot of people in this country I want to see a vision. And, again, that would be true of candidates on all levels. It’s time to see a clear, bold vision for progressive economic change.

We do not ask more of the wealthy to punish success; we do it to create more success stories.

NY is the city it is today in part because of the contributions from generations of artistic visionaries.

I am very much a Red Sox fan; I can name you more players than you could possibly imagine. It’s just part of who I am.

I think small business is struggling in New York City. It’s a fantastic market, it’s a very appealing market, there’s lots of opportunity, at the same time it’s a very difficult place to build a small business.

My parents were divorced when I was young. I was really brought up by my mother’s side of the family.

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.

Our country has a painful history of mistrust between police departments and people of color. The overuse of stop-and-frisk has made those divisions much worse.