mayor bill de blasio. | ed reed/mayoral photography office by laura nahmias 11/09/16 04:32 pm est mayor bill de blasio extended a metaphorical olive branch on wednesday to president-elect donald trump, a man the mayor has frequently described as <u+201c>one of the worst demagogues in recent u.s. political history,<u+201d> pledging to work together with him on job creation and rebuilding the city<u+2019>s infrastructure. <u+201c>like millions of new yorkers, i'm deeply disappointed by the results of this election,<u+201d> he began. story continued below <u+201c>but i<u+2019>m equally dedicated to our democracy and determined to preserve the values our city cherishes,<u+201d> he added, before congratulating trump as the winner of tuesday's presidential election. he called on <u+201c>all new yorkers to move forward together,<u+201d> to <u+201c>protect and preserve the city we love and the values we cherish.<u+201d> <u+201c>it<u+2019>s no secret that i have profound political disagreements with president elect trump,<u+201d> de blasio noted. it was a radical understatement from new york city<u+2019>s mayor, coming after more than a year of public bickering between the two men, in which trump has labeled de blasio the <u+201c>worst mayor in the u.s.,<u+201d> and de blasio has repeatedly called out trump for his remarks. <u+201c>but now comes the hard part. governing,<u+201d> de blasio said wednesday, speaking slowly and deliberately, less than 24 hours after he'd appeared at an election rally and given a speech celebrating what he assumed would be clinton's imminent victory. "i commit to working with the new administration, positively and constructively, to rebuild our infrastructure, create more jobs, protect our residents and preserve the liberties that new yorkers enjoy,<u+201d> he said. <u+201c>i take solace in the fact that the president is a dyed-in-the-wool new yorker," de blasio added, seemingly digging for the silver lining. "and i hope and trust he will remember the lessons of a life lived in new york city,<u+201d> he said, before enumerating the city<u+2019>s commitment to religious and political freedom, and rededicating himself to mending the tense relationship between the city<u+2019>s police department and the community. <u+201c>these are the values that new yorkers share,<u+201d> de blasio said. <u+201c>these values have never been dependent on any one person or any one office.<u+201d> de blasio<u+2019>s remarks were brief, lasting just four minutes and 40 seconds, and he took no questions afterward, including those about whether new york city<u+2019>s undocumented immigrant population would face deportation under a trump presidency, or what the new administration could portend for federal infrastructure and housing funding. <u+201c>today, is a time of reflection,<u+201d> de blasio said. <u+201c>tomorrow, resolutely and purposefully, the work begins again,<u+201d> he said, before he strode out of the room. <u+201c>today he wanted to tell new yorkers what he felt was important to say concerning the continuity of the city and the strength of the city and the resolve of the city," de blasio's spokesman eric phillips told reporters, who shouted questions to de blasio that went unanswered as the mayor swiftly exited the room. "there<u+2019>ll be a time for questions, probably soon, but it<u+2019>s not today,<u+201d> phillips said. <u+201c>like everyone, i think he<u+2019>s surprised,<u+201d> phillips said, when asked how the mayor reacted to the results. <u+201c>but it<u+2019>s a resolute city, and we<u+2019>re going to stand guard of the rights that make the city great, and we<u+2019>ll go from there.<u+201d> de blasio has not yet spoken with secretary clinton, or u.s. sen. chuck schumer, who is in line to be the new minority leader in the senate, and potentially in a position as the last line of defense for democratic priorities. de blasio does plan to call the president-elect wednesday afternoon, phillips said. the mayor, after his press statement, privately addressed the city hall staff. read a full transcript of de blasio<u+2019>s remarks here: <u+201c>good afternoon, everyone. like millions of new yorkers, i'm deeply disappointed by the results of this election. but i<u+2019>m equally dedicated to our democracy and determined to preserve the values our city cherishes. i congratulate the new yorker who won the election, donald trump. and i honor the new yorker who won our city<u+2019>s vote and the popular vote nationally, hillary clinton. i call on all new yorkers to move forward together. resolute and determined to protect and preserve the city we love and the values we cherish. it<u+2019>s no secret that i have profound political disagreements with president-elect trump. but now comes the hard part. governing. and i commit to working with the new administration, positively and constructively, to rebuild our infrastructure, create more jobs, protect our residents and preserve the liberties that new yorkers enjoy. i take solace in the fact that the president is a dyed-in-the-wool new yorker. and i hope and trust he will remember the lessons of a life lived in new york city. new york believes in economic opportunity. this has always been a place where everyone had a chance to make it. we know that our city's<u+2019> future depends on lifting the floor for all, no matter your zip code or ethnicity or gender. we know that income inequality has to be tackled. we fight for the things that help working men and women, like paid sick leave, a higher minimum wage, affordable housing and paid parental leave. this was true in the time of al smith and franklin roosevelt. and it remains true today. new york believes in liberty. we stand behind lady liberty with open arms, to welcome immigrants, and refugees. we always have, and we always will. new york believes in tolerance. we long ago showed the world that live and let live is the best policy. we embrace civil rights and religious diversity. we always have and we always will. new york is the symbol of america to so much of the world. we are a showcase. but we are also a target, because our values work. we embrace our role as america<u+2019>s greatest city. we will continue to keep our people safe. all our people, regardless of who they are or where they come from. we will continue to bind up the wounds and heal the relationship between our police and our communities. in the ultimate city of neighborhoods, we embrace a vision of neighborhood policing, that keeps us strong and safe and more unified. these are the values that new yorkers share. these values have never been dependent on any one person or any one office. they are a part of our identity. they always have been and they always will be. today, is a time of reflection. tomorrow, resolutely and purposefully, the work begins again. thank you.<u+201d> a free synopsis of our pro morning email about new york education policy and politics a free synopsis of our pro morning email about new york energy policy and politics a free synopsis of our pro morning email about new york health care policy and politics a free synopsis of our pro morning email about new york real estate policy and politics our morning email with must-read analysis and breaking news on state news and politics a morning email with must-read analysis and breaking news on city news and politics. a weekly round-up of legislation in city council for politics and policy professionals. a reported briefing on money in politics, executive moves, and trends in communications, lobbying and consulting. our twice-a-week digest of news on courts and the law in new york azi paybarah and jimmy vielkind's must-read briefing informing the daily conversation among knowledgeable new yorkers.
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