fbp@cdp.uucp (10/08/89)
/* Written 9:05 pm Oct 5, 1989 by fbp in cdp:ncosh.homeporti */
/* ---------- "Statement by Dinkins on NY Homepor" ---------- */
STATEMENT BY DAVID N. DINKINS
ENDORSEMENT BY VOTERS FOR A NUCLEAR FREE NEW YORK
SEPTEMBER 7, 1989
I am delighted to receive the endorsement of Voters for a
Nuclear Free New York. Our struggle together against the navy
homeport has been consistent and determined.
We have refused to let the myths about the homeport go
unchallenged.
We have refused to ignore the potential dangers of a nuclear
accident in New York Harbor.
We have refused to settle for an emergency preparedness plan
that is a farce.
We have refused to believe that the city's economic health
and prosperity depends upon playing host to a military base.
The fight against the homeport -- our fight -- is a struggle
for a peaceful, safe and prosperous New York.
I am committed to avoiding the risks of a nuclear weapon
accident in our harbor. The notion that we would expose ourselves
to such a risk is the product of the short-sighted policies of Ed
Koch.
If we can't contain an asbestos accident in Gramercy Park,
how does he expect us to handle a nuclear accident in New York
Harbor?
As Mayor, I will do everything in my power to make certain
that no additional city funds are spent to facilitate the
construction or operation of the homeport.
As Mayor, I will scrap the emergency preparedness plan and
provide New Yorkers with a realistic assessment of the risks
involved and its true costs to the taxpayers of this city.
As Mayor, I will personally take our case to Washington and
fight to see that the project be discontinued.
I guarantee that my election as Mayor will be a turning
point in our campaign to keep New York Harbor a nuclear-free
harbor. We will continue the fight we began together -- and we
will win.
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