[the Un Should Remain In New York]

Citizens, Thank You For All Your Birthday Wishes. I Am 88 Years Old Today And Still Lucky To Live In The Greatest City In The World.

I'm Just A Simple Jewish Boy From The Bronx.

Like Many Others, I'm Deeply Sympathetic To The Huge Numbers Of People Looking To Come Here Today To Escape Suffering And Poverty In Their Own Lands. But As A Country, We Cannot Afford To Have A Total Open-door Policy Without Any Restrictions On Entry.

I Was Born At The Age Of Twelve On A Metro-goldwyn-mayer Lot.

Deals Are My Art Form. Other People Paint Beautifully On Canvas Or Write Wonderful Poetry. I Like Making Deals, Preferably Big Deals. That's How I Get My Kicks.