“I think one of the biggest scams in law enforcement is the monitor.” ThinkingLawLaw EnforcementEnforcementIn-lawsScams Author:Raymond Kelly
“I think I've had a long, distinguished career in public service. It just goes to show you what some politicians will do. They'll say or do anything to get elected. I know all these people. They all claimed to be friends of mine up until their mayoral campaigns. They'd call me on the phone and ask for information or come over here and sit in this chair to get briefed.” PeopleThinkingLongPoliticianCall MePublic Service Author:Raymond Kelly
“I think it's only natural to want to look good. I enjoy good clothes, so 18 years ago I moved to having custom-made suits. They last longer. They fit you better. In my opinion, I think men don't spend enough on clothes.” ThinkingMenEnoughEnjoyNaturalOpinionFitMoved Author:Raymond Kelly
“You're always trying to impress your parents regardless of how old you are. And when they're gone, there's nobody to impress. But I think my parents would be proud of me. My father has been gone for 30 years, and by the time he passed away, I was a lawyer. I hope he would be impressed.” ThinkingTryingFatherParentProudLawyerImpressBe ProudPassed AwayProud Of Me Author:Raymond Kelly
“I never think of the word legacy. It doesn't mean anything. You do the right thing, in my judgment, and things will work out. That's what drives me. I'm not looking for legacy or history books or whatever. I know what we've done here has saved a significant number of lives. The burden is not on me. It's on the politicians who made the decisions to limit what we're doing. They're the ones who are going to pay a price, in my judgment, if crime significantly increases.” ThinkingMeanBookDoneDecisionCrimePoliticianJudgmentWork OutBurdenSignificantLegacyRight ThingThings Will Work Out Author:Raymond Kelly
“When I had the job of police commissioner, 20 years ago, I was more sensitive, more cognizant of complaints and concerned about public opinion. I've learned to do what I think is the right thing. That lessens the impact of criticism. You get used to a pressurized environment and expect it every day.” ThinkingOpinionEnvironmentConcernedCriticismPoliceSensitiveRight Thing Author:Raymond Kelly
