My father was a picture of courage in terms of his war service and strength, and yet in his decline, I learned primarily negative lessons. I learned … - Bill de Blasio

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My father was a picture of courage in terms of his war service and strength, and yet in his decline, I learned primarily negative lessons. I learned what not to do.
[about his father] I have a real respect, and a real anger and sadness at the same time. I don’t think I’ve ever been able to do the math on exactly what it all means.