Mr. de Blasio's new ad quotes Mr. Kelly saying African-Americans were "under stopped" and reminds voters that Ms. Quinn has often said she would retain him as commissioner if she became mayor.

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Meanwhile, she reminds herself that it has been years since she last set eyes on him or was in touch with him directly.

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