I can NOT believe that the mayor of our largest city is leaving it at such a terrible time. People across the country have seen what happened to a member of the NYPD just for wearing the uniform and sitting in her police vehicle. She was assigned there to protect the good people in one of the highest crime areas of the city.
The people of this country also saw when two other members of the NYPD were shot and killed in the same manner in Brooklyn. And some of us remember how the mayor had told his young son to stay away from the police and not trust them. Some of us also remember when the members of the NYPD, as well as thousands of other police officers turned their back when this mayor spoke at that funeral. He deserved what he got and I know if I was one of those officers, I'd turn my back on him too.
To every one of those newest members of the NYPD, you have the respect from all the GOOD, DECENT People of this country for the job that you are about to begin. I wish you all a happy and safe career. THANK YOU for your willingness to put your lives on the line for each and every one of us.