Q&A
Remarks from Randy Mastro before the hearing break
5:14:01
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160 sec
The hearing concludes with closing remarks from Randy Mastro and a discussion about scheduling for the remainder of the session. The exchange highlights the length and intensity of the questioning.
- Mastro expresses concern about the length of the hearing and its impact on waiting witnesses
- Council Member Keith Powers acknowledges the need to hear from more council members and the public
- The discussion ends with an agreement to take a short break before continuing the hearing
Keith Powers
5:14:01
Mister Nestor, I'll let you we're gonna before we go to break, I'll let you answer that last pointing question, give you an opportunity to respond, and then we'll go to break.
Randy Mastro
5:14:11
I am aware that you are in court on a number of issues whether it's been a breakdown or that you have conflicts with the administration right now on a number of issues I have said it wouldn't be responsible for me to opine on those until I've studied them and heard from both sides.
5:14:26
But I have told you I will make it highest priority to do that, and I will call the balls and strikes.
5:14:32
And if I agree the council is right, I will be representing the council based on, you know, my assessment of what's consistent with the law and in the best interest of the city.
5:14:43
And I have told you that I do not believe that it is appropriate and best practice should be that if the mayor disagrees with the law of the city council and feels it's illegal, the mayor should be going to court too soon.
5:14:58
I haven't been in city government for 25 years.
5:15:01
So thank you for your confidence in me.
5:15:03
BUT I HAVEN'T BEEN STUDYING THOSE ISSUES.
5:15:06
No RESPONSIBLE LAWYER COULD SIT HERE AND ANSWER YOUR QUESTION.
5:15:09
I'M A RESPONSIBLY.
Jumaane Williams
5:15:11
YOU HAVE A LIEF.
5:15:12
I'M SLEF.
5:15:12
I'M SLEF.
UNKNOWN
5:15:13
YOU HAVE A LIEF.
5:15:13
I'M SLEF.
5:15:13
YOU HAVE A LIEF.
5:15:13
I'M SLEF.
5:15:13
I'M SLEF.
5:15:13
YOU'RE GOING TO HAVE A LIEF.
5:15:13
I'M SLEF.
5:15:13
I'M SLEF AND SLEF WERE GOING TO SLEFING SLEF
Jumaane Williams
5:15:13
SLEFING TO Please, Mister Williams.
UNKNOWN
5:15:16
And I
Jumaane Williams
5:15:17
know you think you're the smartest person.
5:15:18
Please.
5:15:18
I'm sure that.
Randy Mastro
5:15:19
Please, Mister Williams.
Keith Powers
5:15:20
So I'm gonna give Mister Matt Tru an opportunity to finish his thought, and then we're gonna take a Thanks.
5:15:24
Very short break.
Randy Mastro
5:15:25
Thank you.
5:15:28
Unlike any court counsel candidate in history, I've sued mayors, multiple mayors, including taking positions in court adverse to this mayor.
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I have sued governors.
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I have sued presidents.
5:15:42
There is no doubt I will speak truth to power.
5:15:45
Unlike any court counsel in history.
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I don't mean to say these things lacking a humility counsel and brewer.
5:15:52
I'm saying them out of passion and a track record that you can depend on.
5:15:56
I have stood up to mayors, governors, and presidents, and I will just say this.
5:16:02
I don't think anyone expected we were going to go this long.
5:16:06
Now many of the dozens of witnesses who are here are having to leave.
5:16:10
I don't know how we addressed that situation.
5:16:12
Folks were about to take a break hope some folks.
5:16:15
I understand there's food and drink on the other side.
5:16:17
I'm just saying that please hang in there.
5:16:20
This council needs to hear from you and how much I appreciate all.
Keith Powers
5:16:23
We're here until we're not until
Randy Mastro
5:16:25
I understand.
5:16:26
And I wanna answer all of your questions, but I also want you to hear from these dozens
Keith Powers
5:16:30
of instances.
5:16:31
We have some more accounts members who have not had an opportunity to ask questions yet, and we wanna hear from them, and we also wanna hear from the public.
5:16:37
We'll take a very short break to give out real interviews at the bathroom, and Thanks, Jake.