10 Questions for Michael Bloomberg

Mayor Michael Bloomberg, a billionaire with no prior government experience, took over New York City four months after Sept. 11. So far, his CEO mayoralty, if not beloved, has been praised for its efficiency. At City Hall on the eve of the G.O.P. Convention, Bloomberg spoke with TIME's Amanda Ripley about New Yorkers, anarchists and his first convention.

YOU'RE WELCOMING TO AN ISLAND THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE WHO LOATHE ONE ANOTHER. WHAT'S THE PLAN TO MAKE THEM PLAY NICE?

They don't loathe each other. I'm sure we will have a small group of people who come from around the country to create...

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