That has caused a lot of division. As the chief architect of a peaceful, unified approach, we need to welcome new people into the party. We need to expand participation. That's what I'll bring. We have to look at all those areas that need improvement and all of those communities that have been alienated.
People understand what's at stake.
People also understand that whoever that person is really needs to bring this borough together. Anybody can and ought to run if they feel that they can provide the leadership. The borough presidency is an office that carries a mandate, which should carry the support of Bronxites everywhere from every station in life, community leaders, religious leaders, and certainly other elected officials. We need to bring the Bronx together. The issue should be effectiveness.