The cold harsh reality is that we have to balance the budget. Michael Bloomberg balancebudgetcold Change image and share on social
I never lie, so if somebody asked me a question, I told them. Michael Bloomberg askliequestion Change image and share on social
I've got the greatest job in the world. There's no other job in government where cause and effect is so tightly coupled where you can make a difference every day in so many different ways and in so many different people's lives. It's a great challenge. Michael Bloomberg challengecoupleday share on social
Ironically, it is exactly because we are a city that embraces freedom, that welcomes everyone and encourages their dreams, that New York remains on the front lines in the war on terror. Michael Bloomberg citydreamembrace Change image and share on social
The politics of partisanship and the resulting inaction and excuses have paralyzed decision-making, primarily at the federal level, and the big issues of the day are not being addressed, leaving our future in jeopardy. Michael Bloomberg addressbigday share on social
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 attemptbasebasic share on social
It's no fun to protest on an empty stomach. Michael Bloomberg emptyfunprotest Change image and share on social
And if I were the president, I'd go out there and I'd emphasize the things I have done, and I'd say, 'Some things haven't worked, and I'm sorry about that, but I keep trying.' And I'm - and I think the president is a very viable candidate, and you're going to have a real horse race here no matter who the Republican nominee is. Michael Bloomberg candidateemphasizehorse share on social
There's a fascinating statistic: One out of every four people in America has visited New York since 9/11. It is astounding. Now, I don't know how you count it; it's some people coming multiple times. Michael Bloomberg americaastoundcome Change image and share on social
And I think the more money you put in people's hands, the more they will spend. And if they don't spend it, they invest it. And investing it is another way of creating jobs. It puts money into mutual funds or other kinds of banks that can go out and make loans, and we need to do that. Michael Bloomberg bankcreatefund share on social