New York is the safest big city in the nation, better prepared than at any time in its history to prevent and respond to any danger, no matter what its source.

No city is better prepared than New York,

I'm going to go and fight for this city Freddy, and I can't have everybody in Washington vote for everything I'd like.

I pointed out to them the severe economic impact on a city still recovering from the terrible tragedy of the September 11th attack, the financial hardships being experienced by those employed in this and related industries, and the disappointment of theater-goers from around the world that the strike was causing,

I am going to work as hard in the next four years as I've worked in the last four years, trying to make this the city for opportunity, ... I think it's a city we can open up to everybody.

Today, again, we are a city that meets in sadness,

He offered extraordinary contributions to our city and we will always be grateful,

It is in them that the spirit of our city lives on,

We will be watching and protecting the city through never-ending vigilance.