"As long as I am mayor," he said, "I will never back away from fighting any opponent -- or confronting any obstacle -- that would prevent our people from achieving all of their dreams in our New York".
Further, Mr. Bloomberg, who always contended that he did not like to spar in public with rivals or to challenge others, ended his remarks with an uncharacteristic promise to "never back away from fighting any opponent, or confronting any obstacle, that would prevent our people from achieving all of their dreams in our New York".
But his remarks yesterday appeared to be the most telling example so far of the mayor's intention, as articulated in his recent address on the state of the city, to "never back away from fighting any opponent -- or confronting any obstacle -- that would prevent our people from achieving all of their dreams in our New York".
If they learn this one skill, they will have a great foundation for confronting any obstacle that they encounter along the way.
He has what could be called a peripatetic mind and, like any good performer, he uses it to keep you on the edge of your seat, not asking inconvenient questions, and also, perhaps, to impress himself when he's about to confront an obstacle in his path.
The Democrats confront multiple obstacles, but also enjoy several advantages.
So we do have to confront these obstacles.
Women in some areas confront serious obstacles to running campaigns; their posters are torn down and they even face death threats, she said.
She and the other vulnerable Democrats running for reelection in states Trump won have become friendly as they confront similar obstacles.
The investigation into MF Global is intensifying as federal authorities unearth new details and confront potential obstacles in their hunt for roughly $1.2 billion in customer money that disappeared from the brokerage firm.
U.S. Inquiry of MF Global Gains Speed | The investigation into MF Global is intensifying as federal authorities unearth new details and confront potential obstacles in their hunt for roughly $1.2 billion in customer money that disappeared from the brokerage firm.
