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" Whatever you may think of the proposed mosque and community center, lost in the heat of the debate has been a basic question: Should government attempt to deny private citizens the right to build a house of worship on private property based on their particular religion? "

Michael Bloomberg

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" We should remember it wasn't so long ago that confidence in New York was in short supply. "

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" People have no confidence that Washington, both sides of aisle, are coming together to try and do what's right for the economy. "

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" I'd be derelict in my duty if I didn't go and continue to use every advantage that I can to promote New York's cause. "

Michael Bloomberg

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Michael Bloomberg

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