We have the best police officers and firefighters in the world, and the mayor has no problem with them peacefully exercising their First Amendment right to freedom of expression.

We talked about it on the way over to Police Plaza. But the mayor has a job to do, and you can't let politics stop you from doing your job.

He is hopeful both sides will come to an agreement.

The mayor has known Bill Clinton for years. The encounter today gave them a chance to catch up.

The mayor has cultivated relationships with people in order to advance New York City's agenda in Washington and Albany, and he has been willing to use his own money in that effort.

That's 69 guys who are going to jail someday and don't even know it yet.