Being faithful is all about commit- ting oneself to what one believes is God's will. Personally, I feel called to try and make this world a better place. The Scriptures say that along with loving mercy and walking humbly with God, doing justice is a key part of any acceptable offering to God. One can do justice outside of government as well as from inside government, but I believe a lot of good can be done by faithful Christians going into public service. The important thing for a Christian is always to put God first, not personal ambition.
Jersey City is one of the most ethnically diverse cities in the world.
It is the home of Ellis Island and fittingly remains a city of immigrants. Over 50 per-cent of our people don't speak English at home, and over 20 percent have been American citizens for less than ten years. To develop a sense of unity amidst this diversity, my administration focuses attention on the fact that what makes us one people as Americans is not race, religion or national origins but our shared belief in the principles of equality, inalienable rights and constitutional democracy. To focus attention on these principles of American nationhood, the City sponsors a year-long series of ethnic celebrations called the Slice of Heaven Festival. We celebrate the beauty of our people's diverse cultural heritages even as we celebrate our oneness as Americans.