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“So it's a mistake for someone to think that they bailed New York out. They did assist us, for which we are grateful, but it's a mistake to say we bailed New York out by giving them a grant of money to help those poor people who throw it away on welfare.”

Quote by David Dinkins

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David Dinkins, born on July 10, 1927, was the first African American mayor in the history of the United States. He served as the Mayor of New York City from 1989 to 1993, during which he focused on improving public safety, promoting economic development, and fostering racial harmony. Under Dinkins' leadership, New York City experienced a transition from a high-crime city to a recovering one. more

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