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Id work to make it hip again to spend time in our fabled and fabulous land. But with a Puerto Rican father and a Jewish
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"I'd work to make it hip again to spend time in our fabled and fabulous land. But with a Puerto Rican father and a Jewish mother, I would probably be better suited as mayor of New York"

- Geraldo Rivera

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Geraldo Rivera is suggesting that he would be better matched to be the mayor of New York than to work to make the United States a more desirable location to live. He acknowledges that his background, with a Puerto Rican dad and a Jewish mother, provides him a distinct point of view that would be helpful in leading a big, varied city like New York. He suggests that he could use his cultural understanding to make New York a better place for all its people. He also indicates that the United States requires to become more appealing to its residents, which he could assist make that occur if he remained in a position of power. Rivera's quote is a testament to his commitment to making the world a much better place, no matter what role he plays.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Geraldo Rivera somewhere between July 4, 1943 and today. He/she was a famous Journalist from USA. The author also have 29 other quotes.

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