Giuliani symbolizes the civic contributions that led to New York becoming one of the safest cities in the world, a city where people need no longer fear violence. [...] I believe that he has, through his political efforts, saved more human lives than most people alive today.
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- What does it mean?
- Giuliani is credited with making New York safer through his civic and political actions, saving many lives.
- In plain terms
- He helped make New York a city where people fear less violence.
- What can you take from it?
- Effective civic leadership can reduce crime and save lives.
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Questions to consider
- What concrete policies led to reduced crime?
- How can other cities replicate these results?
Another view
The claim may overstate his personal contribution relative to many factors.
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