I Grew Up In A

I Have A Lifelong Devotion To Public Service.

I Grew Up In A Household Where Reading Was Encouraged. My Mother Believed In The Power Of Words, And My Father Obviously Did Too.

It Is Not Easy To Stand Up Against Your Constituents Or Your Friends Or Colleagues Or Your Community And Take A Tough Stand For Something You Believe Is Right. Because You Always Want To Keep Working And Live To Fight Another Battle And It Might Cost You Your Career.

The Most Beautiful People Are All In The Library.

I Grew Up In New York, I Love New York.