Statement of NYC Mayor deBlasio on Garner GJ verdict
http://www1.nyc.gov/office-of-the-mayor/news/540-14/statement-mayor-bill-de-blasio#/0
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This is a deeply emotional day for the Garner Family, and all New Yorkers. His death was a terrible tragedy that no family should have to endure. This is a subject that is never far from my familys minds or our hearts. And Eric Garners death put a spotlight on police-community relations and civil rights some of most critical issues our nation faces today.
Todays outcome is one that many in our city did not want. Yet New York City owns a proud and powerful tradition of expressing ourselves through non-violent protest. We trust that those unhappy with todays grand jury decision will make their views known in the same peaceful, constructive way. We all agree that demonstrations and free speech are valuable contributions to debate, and that violence and disorder are not only wrong but hurt the critically important goals we are trying to achieve together."
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