'I have never had an alcohol problem': Rudy Giuliani says he isn't held back by alcoholism

Former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani insisted on Wednesday that alcoholism did not impact his significant accomplishments.

During a press conference in New Hampshire, Giuliani responded to a New York Times report suggesting prosecutors wonder if former President Donald Trump ignored obvious inebriation when taking the former mayor's legal advice.

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"I do not have an alcohol problem. I have never had an alcohol problem," Giuliani stated, according to Politico. "[If] I have an alcohol problem, I should be in the Guinness Book of World Records."

Giuliani cited his accomplishments and job history.

But those who have known Giuliani for decades say otherwise.

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"It's no secret, nor do I do him any favors if I don't mention that problem, because he has it," former New York City Council President Andrew Stein told the Times. "It's actually one of the saddest things I can think about in politics."