Unemployment in America today is too high. And part of the reason, unfortunately, is that many companies cannot fill the high-skilled jobs increasingly at risk of going overseas. Michael Bloomberg americacompanyfill Change image and share on social
When I came into office, people said, 'Billionaire? How do they live? What do they eat? How do they sleep?' Today, they see me on the subway coming uptown. A couple of people say hi, some people smile and nod. Some people just sleep. It's not an issue. Michael Bloomberg billionairecomecouple share on social
We may not always agree with every one of our neighbors. That's life. And it's part of living in such a diverse and dense city. But we also recognize that part of being a New Yorker is living with your neighbors in mutual respect and tolerance. It was exactly that spirit of openness and acceptance that was attacked on 9/11, 2001. Michael Bloomberg acceptanceagreeattack share on social
Stubborn isn't a word I would use to describe myself; pigheaded is more appropriate. Michael Bloomberg describepigheadstubborn Change image and share on social
America is the greatest country on Earth - and when people vote with their feet, they come here. Michael Bloomberg americacountryearth Change image and share on social
China is investing in factories in Eastern Europe, not because their labor costs are lower, but because they want to be closer to their markets. Michael Bloomberg chinaclosecost Change image and share on social
This is the city of dreamers and time and again it's the place where the greatest dream of all, the American dream, has been tested and has triumphed. Michael Bloomberg americancitydream Change image and share on social
I do think there are certain times we should infringe on your freedom. Michael Bloomberg freedominfringetime Change image and share on social
Last I looked - and I'm not a candidate - but last time I checked reading about the Constitution, the Electoral College has nothing to do with parties, has absolutely nothing to do with parties. It's most states are winners take all. Michael Bloomberg absolutelycandidatecheck 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