[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 159 (2013), Part 12]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 17020]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




CONGRATULATING BILL de BLASIO ON HIS ELECTION AS MAYOR OF NEW YORK CITY

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                         HON. YVETTE D. CLARKE

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 13, 2013

  Ms. CLARKE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate former Public 
Advocate and a dear friend of mine Bill de Blasio on his election as 
Mayor of New York City. He will be New York's 109th Mayor and the first 
Democrat to hold the office in 20 years.
  Mr. de Blasio is a compassionate and intelligent man who believes 
that every person in New York should have access to a quality 
education, attend college or vocational training, find a job, and start 
a family.
  He is ready to address the enormous challenge that income inequality 
poses for New York City and our nation, which threatens to undermine 
our shared commitment to the American Dream. This is a great victory 
for the people of New York City, and I know that he will unify all New 
Yorkers and lead the City forward into a new era.
  New York City has a new incredible leader and I look forward to 
working with him on initiatives that will keep New York City and our 
nation on the path to prosperity. I ask my colleagues to join me in 
recognizing the election of Bill de Blasio, and urge us all to continue 
the fight for an America that is a true champion of equity and 
opportunity.

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