Donald R. Manes Quotes


I apologize for what was said even though I didn't say it.


Context

Manes took a great deal of flack over reports that he had referred to New York Mayor, Edward Koch, in derogatory terms:


Citations

Donald R. Manes, Borough President, Queens, New York City, Statement to reporters, February 2, 1986

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  • Born: January 18, 1934
  • Died: March 14, 1986
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Donald R. Manes was a Democratic Party politician from New York City. He served as borough president of the New York City borough of Queens from 1971 until just before his suicide while under suspicion of corruption in 1986.