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The speaker is describing a strict daily routine built around discipline, health, and public service. The line frames early mornings and personal habits as preparation for long hours spent working for the city.
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Originally said in English.
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About Eric Adams
American politician and former police officer
Eric Adams is an American politician and former police officer, born in 1960. He served as the 111th mayor of New York City from 2022 to 2025 and is known for his long career in public service. Before becoming mayor, Adams spent more than 20 years in the New York City Transit Police and the NYPD, retiring as a captain. He also served in the New York State Senate from 2006 to 2013, representing Brooklyn’s 20th district. In 2013, he became the first Black American elected Brooklyn Borough President, and he won a second term in 2017.
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