AGENCY TESTIMONY
Commissioner's personal commitment and concluding remarks
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Commissioner Castro concludes his testimony by reaffirming his personal commitment to supporting immigrant communities and expressing readiness to face future challenges. He draws on his personal experiences to emphasize the importance of the work.
- Castro acknowledges the shared experience of fear and uncertainty among immigrant New Yorkers
- He recognizes the strength required to overcome these challenges
- The commissioner expresses commitment to continue supporting immigrant communities despite any future obstacles
Manuel Castro
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Moyah stands ready to partner with city council, advocates, community organizations, and others to deepen collaborations and amplify our collective impact.
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And as I shared as the at the outset, this work is incredibly important and personal to personal to me.
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I know what it feels like to live in fear and uncertainty, and I know the strength it takes not to let fear win.
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That experience is shared by so many of my fellow New Yorkers and colleagues.
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Many of us have family members who still live in fear and friends and colleagues that have to navigate the uncertainties of our broken immigration system.
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These realities give us the strength to continue to do everything we can to support our immigrant communities no matter the challenges ahead.
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Thank you, and I look forward to answering your questions.