sheriffs sexton told mr. perez that he perceived his letter as a threat and asked him whether he should expect any lawsuits against him or any other law enforcement officials. mr. perez wouldn't comment. sheriff sexton also pressed for examples of reports of discrimination in alabama that mr. perez had reportedly received, but he again refused to comment or provide evidence. according to sheriff sexton, a sheriff from georgia was present and asked another justice department representative who was present with mr. perez whether states like alabama and georgia were being penalized for the sins of our grandfathers, and the official reportedly responded more than likely. i received a letter from sheriff huey mack in bowen county, a fine sheriff who responded after 9/11 and new york and did forensic work there, and sheriff mack states in opposition to this nomination -- quote -- "following the issuance of this letter, several law enforcement officers met with mr. perez in mobile, alabama. during this meeting, mr.

john sexton who i think one of the smartest people out there said it used to be fire, finance and real estate that were reviewed as the essential industries. intellectual, cultural educational institutions that then bring in the people, the human capital that today in this world defines success or failure makes the city a magnet. that is why the city's pulse continues to be as vibrant as it is. yes, we will miss mike but four years from now, two years from now, i hope... we know one of these candidates will look and say, hey, you're doing a great job. >> i want to ask you about national politics since you're still a leading voice in the democratic party. andrew cuomo as governor of new york talk about him as a potential president. would he be a good president? >> i'm going to withhold judgment. andrew and i have not seen eye to eye on nerms the of issues, style, governance. i any that he has qualities that are very useful. certain that i think he will work to improve over time. but i think hillary is certainly certainly -- assuming she runs, probably the nominee. >> in the course of ta