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'''Rudolph William "Rudy" Giuliani''' (born May 28, 1944 in [[Brooklyn]], NY) gained worldwide fame and became a hero to conservatives for his decisive action in the aftermath of the [[9/11]] attacks. He was person of the YEar and became known as "America's Mayor." As [[Republican Party|Republican]] mayor of New York City he cleaned up crime, cut taxes, built up business, fought the unions, and restored the future of the city, gaining the reputation as one of the greatest mayors in history. Previously he was [[United States Attorney]] and Deputy U.S. Attorney General.  In 2007-8 Giuliani emerged as an early front-runner for the Republican presidential nomination, but faltered late in 2007 and did poorly in the primaries.  

'''Rudy Giuliani''' (born Rudolph William Giuliani, May 28, 1944 in [[Brooklyn]], New York) gained worldwide fame and became a hero to conservatives for his decisive action in the aftermath of the [[9/11]] attacks. He was person of the Year and became known as "America's Mayor." As [[Republican Party|Republican]] mayor of New York City he cleaned up crime, cut taxes, built up business, fought the unions, and restored the future of the city, gaining the reputation as one of the greatest mayors in history. Previously he was [[United States Attorney]] and Deputy U.S. Attorney General.  In 2007-8 Giuliani emerged as an early front-runner for the Republican presidential nomination, but faltered late in 2007 and did poorly in the primaries.  

Giuliani brought a new, conservative approach to the ills of New York City. He argued that crime's root cause was not poverty but poor law enforcement; poverty was not alleviated by social welfare programs but perpetuated by them; and the public schools needed not more money but fewer bureaucrats. He made major efforts to reform city affairs, opposed at every step by labor unions, social-service agencies, the school bureaucracy, and identity-group politicians.  He became a media favorite based on his conservative crime fighting and his liberal positions on [[abortion]] and [[homosexuality]].  As mayor he would hold almost daily press conferences, and his personal indiscretions regarding his married life became favorite topics for the media.   

Giuliani brought a new, conservative approach to the ills of New York City. He argued that crime's root cause was not poverty but poor law enforcement; poverty was not alleviated by social welfare programs but perpetuated by them; and the public schools needed not more money but fewer bureaucrats. He made major efforts to reform city affairs, opposed at every step by labor unions, social-service agencies, the school bureaucracy, and identity-group politicians.  He became a media favorite based on his conservative crime fighting and his liberal positions on [[abortion]] and [[homosexuality]].  As mayor he would hold almost daily press conferences, and his personal indiscretions regarding his married life became favorite topics for the media.   

In 1989, Giuliani ran for mayor of New York City on the Republican and Liberal tickets, losing narrowly to Democrat David Dinkins.  In a rematch in 1993, Giuliani stressed quality of life, crime, business and education. He was elected the 107th Mayor of the City of New York and in 1997 he was re-elected by a wide margin, carrying four out of five boroughs.

In 1989, Giuliani ran for mayor of New York City on the Republican and Liberal tickets, losing narrowly to Democrat David Dinkins.  In a rematch in 1993, Giuliani stressed quality of life, crime, business and education. He was elected the 107th Mayor of the City of New York and in 1997 he was re-elected by a wide margin, carrying four out of five boroughs.

As Mayor, Rudy Giuliani sought to return accountability to city government and improve the quality of life for all New Yorkers. Under his leadership, overall crime fell 57%, murder was reduced 65%, and New York was been recognized by the F.B.I. as the safest large city in America for five consecutive years.  Among Giuliani's most notable accomplishments during his mayoralty was his successful assault on [[pornography]] businesses in [[Times Square]]. The neighborhood had long been a mecca for "sexually oriented businesses", but through a prolonged campaign which included maintaining an alliance of local businesses, conservative and feminist groups and the general public, Giuliani managed to clean it up and replaced it with legitimate theaters, restaurants and shops, making it a world class tourist attraction for families. In his 2008 presidential campaign, Giuliani repeatedly talked about his mayoral achievements, losing the attention of many supporters.<ref>"A Biography Of Mayor Rudolph W. Giuliani" The City of New York Office of the Mayor [http://www.nyc.gov/html/records/rwg/html/bio.html];  See also[http://www.time.com/time/poy2001/ "Time's 2001 Person of the Year Rudy Giuliani" ]</ref>

As Mayor, Rudy Giuliani sought to return accountability to city government and improve the quality of life for all New Yorkers. Under his leadership, overall crime fell 57%, murder was reduced 65%, and New York was been recognized by the F.B.I. as the safest large city in America for five consecutive years.  Among Giuliani's most notable accomplishments during his mayoralty was his successful assault on [[pornography]] businesses in [[Times Square]]. The neighborhood had long been a mecca for "sexually oriented businesses", but through a prolonged campaign which included maintaining an alliance of local businesses, conservative and feminist groups and the general public, Giuliani managed to clean it up and replaced it with legitimate theaters, restaurants and shops, making it a world class tourist attraction for families. In his 2008 presidential campaign, Giuliani repeatedly talked about his mayoral achievements, losing the attention of many supporters.<ref>"A Biography Of Mayor Rudolph W. Giuliani" The City of New York Office of the Mayor [http://www.nyc.gov/html/records/rwg/html/bio.html];  See also[http://www.time.com/time/poy2001/ "Time's 2001 Person of the Year Rudy Giuliani"]</ref>

In 2002 he published ''Leadership'', recounting his terms as mayor.

He tried and failed to change the city's law prohibiting a third consecutive term. He began Giuliani Partners, which immediately became a consultant to businesses worldwide on dealing with terrorism. he gave many highly-paid speeches on and in 2002 published ''Leadership'', recounting how he handled every challenge.  

==September 11 Terrorist Attacks==

==September 11 Terrorist Attacks==

In 2000 a diagnosis of prostate cancer had led him to drop out of a run for the Senate seat eventually won by Democrat [[Hillary Clinton]].  

In 2000 a diagnosis of prostate cancer had led him to drop out of a run for the Senate seat eventually won by Democrat [[Hillary Clinton]].