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Mayor of Philadelphia

Michael Nutter, born on June 29, 1957, is an American politician who served as the Mayor of Philadelphia. During his tenure, he focused on improving city infrastructure, promoting economic development, and working to eliminate poverty and crime.

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Famous Michael Nutter Quotes

“I think that when we have a better educated society, when there is less violence in our cities, when people get back into the workforce and have the opportunity to take care of themselves and their families - that for me really is the kind of success and the kind of America that I think most of us still want, we aspire to.”

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“Everyone felt comfortable with these guys and what their vision was, and when they said they want to keep the staff intact, that was very encouraging.”

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“Take your patience pill ...You can be joyous, but you can't be a jackass.”

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“[...] the only folks who kill black folks any more are black folks. [...] black folks kill more black folks than the KKK ever did.”

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“Philadelphia, the foundation of freedom, liberty and democracy, I still believe in the idea of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.”

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“If you walk into somebody's office with your hair uncombed and a pick in the back, and your shoes untied, and your pants half down, tattoos up and down your arms and on your neck, and you wonder why somebody won't hire you? They don't hire you 'cause you look like you're crazy!”

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Book:Mayor: The Best Job in Politics

Source: Mayor: The Best Job in Politics

“I'm a big supporter of the Second Amendment. But I think I have a First Amendment right not to be shot.”

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Book:Mayor: The Best Job in Politics

Source: Mayor: The Best Job in Politics

“I didn't run for mayor to be the caretaker of the status quo.”

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“Politics in Philadelphia is a contact sport.”

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“I believe in the critical importance of participating in the political system - from voting to standing for election. It's both rewarding and necessary that men and women of good will and clear thinking engage in honest, open debate.”

“There is no reason for a civilian to have an automatic weapon.”

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Book:Mayor: The Best Job in Politics

Source: Mayor: The Best Job in Politics

“We need to ban assault weapons. We need to ban the high-capacity clips and magazines. We need serious background information, system upgrade.”

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Book:Mayor: The Best Job in Politics

Source: Mayor: The Best Job in Politics

“Whether it's on the streets of Philadelphia or New York or Chicago or Atlanta or in a classroom in Newtown, Connecticut, people want to be safe.”

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“If you have a deep-seated need to be loved and admired every day, you shouldn't be in politics. You should go work at a pet store.”

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Book:Mayor: The Best Job in Politics

Source: Mayor: The Best Job in Politics

“All eyes, all attention at the federal level, are on al Qaeda and the war on terror. Fact is, al Qaeda wouldn't last a day in parts of Philadelphia. I've got gangsters with .45s that would run them out of town.”

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Author:Michael Nutter

About the Author

Born: June 29, 1957
Known for: Mayor of Philadelphia
Quotes: 15

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