Michael R. Bloomberg Quotes (106 Quotes)

Today, as we recite the names of those we lost, our hearts turn as well toward London, our sister city, remembering those she has just lost as well, ... And to Americans suffering in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, our deepest sympathies go out to you this day.

It's part of our culture, ... They bring a lot of business here. I don't think they belong anyplace else other than New York City.

New York City is not going to be cowed by the terrorists, ... Make no mistake about that. We're not going to spare any expense in protecting us, but also, the people of New York City know that giving in to terrorism is exactly the wrong thing to do.

Well, I think this will be a tough election. Anybody that thinks that they own the electorate is wrong.

New Yorkers will never forget the extraordinary support we received following the dark days after 911 and how much it meant to our city, ... One way that each of us can offer support is by making a donation to an organization that provides disaster relief.

What I was waiting for, as were many Americans, was a clear affirmation that the life-altering decision as to whether or not to have a child must be a woman's decision,

We have talked to them and asked them to not have a subway car motif to write graffiti. This is not really art or expression. This is - let's be honest about what it is - it's trying to encourage people to do something that's not in anybody's interest.

I think it's time to see what the marketplace really wants, and perhaps we can better accommodate that,

Fernando Ferrer. Democrat for mayor. He's not like Mike. He's more like you.

I can tell you nobody has ever asked me and I've never had a conversation with a union about a quid pro quo, ... It's just not the way I do business.

United for Peace and Justice have behaved responsibly, as have most of the marchers,

There can be no turning back, and for that reason I oppose the nomination of Judge Roberts as chief justice.

With a lot of luck, later on this evening we will look back on this and say, 'Where were you when the lights went out' but nobody will have gotten hurt,

For years, politicians - including one running against me - never tried to reform the system, and as a result, they gave up on our kids,

The swap does make some sense in that we want to be in control of our own destiny in downtown Manhattan,

People are getting along better than they have in an awful long time, I think, ... It's the most wonderful city in the world. We're all lucky to live here.

The mayor spits out his coffee. Dennis, ... why would I want to do that

They understand that when New York was hit, the rest of the world responded, ... We were not forgotten by the rest of this country and we understand we have an obligation, and we're happy to do it.

I am going to work as hard in the next four years as I've worked in the last four years, trying to make this the city for opportunity, ... I think it's a city we can open up to everybody.

The public is very smart and they look at the individual candidates more and more, I think, in this country and certainly in this city than they do party labels,

Every New Yorker knows the heart of Staten Island is in pain. Each of us knows for each grieving family your sorrow has no bounds,

I plan to work for all of those four years as hard as I can,

Tonight we celebrate. Tomorrow, we go back to work. I can't wait. I have the greatest job in the world.

simple affirmation of Roe v. Wade, a decision which has had a long-lasting, profound impact in improving women's health and lives.

We come here to remember the names of those we lost four years ago. The greatest honor we can do them is to remember them, not just as they were in death, but as they were in life,

Still in shock, still in mourning, we really did four years ago worry about our future. Some wondered whether we'd even have one,

I think things would be much worse if we just tried to sweep under the rug what everybody understands is a downturn in the economy that results in less of a tax base for New York City, and New York City being less able to do the things ... the way that it did before,

Our bravest and finest carried out what was the most successful urban evacuation in modern history,

I don't think it's government's business to tell companies they can or cannot come to the city.

Someone told me there was a primary contest going on tonight, is that right I love primary night, especially when I don't have one, ... If we work hard over the next eight weeks ... I'll tell you who the real winner's going to be on Nov. 8, the people of New York.

We have a responsibility to make this city as safe as we can. That includes informing the people who manage and run the buildings in this city.

There is perhaps no stronger symbol peace and compassion than you,

We've always used a million dollars an inch as a good rule, ... So let's see when it's done. If you had 20 inches, that's 20 million. It's a number like that.

Again today, we take into our hearts and minds those who perished on this site one year ago and also those who came to toil in the rubble to bring order out of chaos and those who, throughout these 12 months, have struggled to help us make sense of our de

He wasn't around then, ... He was busy getting rich.

We all want it to go faster, and we all don't want to rush into things, ... We are progressing with the democratic process of letting lots of people give their input.

It was more specific as to target, it was more specific as to timing, and some of the sources had more information that would lead one to believe that it was not the kind of thing that appears in the intelligence community every day,

We have six weeks to go, ... With your help, we can make it happen.

Not on this policy, I didn't.

The only Democrat I could think of that could give him a good run for his money ... is Bill Clinton, who is enormously popular in New York, even more so than Hillary, in some respects.

We are going to have a situation where people are going to have to walk a long distance. They need to be careful, ... Our advice is to go home, open up your windows, drink a lot of liquids.

Over the last few years as I have devoted increased time to public service and as our worldwide business has grown in complexity, the need to expand the range of advice provided by our board has become more evident,

On the fourth anniversary of the Sept. 11th attack here in New York City, we plan to mark this solemn occasion by asking siblings to take the lead in this year's ceremony. In this small way, we acknowledge the special bonds they share with their beloved brothers and sisters who died that day,

schlep your parents to the polls.

I was very pleased with her round, ... I've had the mare since she was 6 years old. She's a great speed horse.

It's clear who the Democratic candidate is going to be, ... But the Campaign Finance Board has to look at their rules and the Board of Elections has to look at their rules, and then we will see.

New York is the safest big city in the nation, better prepared than at any time in its history to prevent and respond to any danger, no matter what its source.

I plan to ride my newly purchased bicycle down in the morning. I'm sure the media won't have any interest in covering that.

New Yorkers remember when we were in trouble ... people from the country and around the world rushed to help, ... We won't forget that we will do the same thing if we can possibly be helpful down there.

We are working as hard as we can to do things efficiently and honestly to make sure that your tax dollars are used wisely.