Author: Bill de Blasio

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

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

- Bill de Blasio

There are a lot of different demands on the campaign trail, but what matters most is that you connect with voters and take the time to really hear their concerns.

There are a lot of different demands on the campaign trail, but what matters most is that you connect with voters and take the time to really hear their concerns.

- Bill de Blasio

My wife and family, to say the least, are the center of my life; they are my grounding. I don't want to sound schmaltzy, but they are my inspiration and you name it.

My wife and family, to say the least, are the center of my life; they are my grounding. I don't want to sound schmaltzy, but they are my inspiration and you name it.

- Bill de Blasio

I've always had a very positive relationship with the municipal labor unions - a respectful relationship.

I've always had a very positive relationship with the municipal labor unions - a respectful relationship.

- Bill de Blasio

My professional life has been about public service. My personal life I define very intently through my family.

My professional life has been about public service. My personal life I define very intently through my family.

- Bill de Blasio

While this has been a private part of my family's life, it is now clear a media story will soon emerge. My father tragically ended his life while battling terminal cancer in 1979.

While this has been a private part of my family's life, it is now clear a media story will soon emerge. My father tragically ended his life while battling terminal cancer in 1979.

- Bill de Blasio

I think a lot of the best ideas come from the grassroots; I'm someone who does not like a bunker mentality and does not like groupthink.

I think a lot of the best ideas come from the grassroots; I'm someone who does not like a bunker mentality and does not like groupthink.

- Bill de Blasio

I think unionization is good public policy. I think when families secure their economic future, that's good for everyone.

I think unionization is good public policy. I think when families secure their economic future, that's good for everyone.

- Bill de Blasio

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