Ed Koch (Portrayed)
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Trump Tower. Trump Tower. Oh, that's interesting.
Well, as I frequently say about his buildings, the merits are fine. The thing is, we're just not going to give you the tax breaks. Why would we? I mean, I can't let you get rich on the backs of the people of New York and their treasury.
And we have heard stories about the construction workers working on your projects. They don't get paid. They have liens against you, Donald. I'm trying to employ people in New York and turn us back around towards the future.
Well, as I frequently say about his buildings, the merits are fine. The thing is, we're just not going to give you the tax breaks. Why would we? I mean, I can't let you get rich on the backs of the people of New York and their treasury. Well, Mr. Mayor, I mean, first of all, look, Mr. Mayor, my client is... Well, you're not.
And we have heard stories about the construction workers working on your projects. They don't get paid. They have liens against you, Donald. I'm trying to employ people in New York and turn us back around towards the future.