New York State is upside down and backwards; high taxes and low performance. The New York State government was at one time a national model. Now, unfortunately, it’s a national disgrace. Sometimes, the corruption in Albany could even make Boss Tweed blush.
What made Manhattan Manhattan was the underground infrastructure, that engineering marvel.
Too often government responds to the whispers of lobbyists before the cries of the people.
I am fiscally prudent and socially progressive. I believe in protecting a woman’s right to choose. I believe in marriage equality.
Fight as hard as you can, and then understand there’s going to have to be some amount of reasonable compromise.
I believe Wall Street needs serious ongoing regulation.
I’m running for governor; I’m not running for a legislative office.
People who assume I want to run for elected office may be dealing from a bad assumption.
The time has come to return integrity, performance and dignity to New York and make it the Empire State once again.
The Declaration of Independence says when government fails, the people have the right to replace it. Well, New York State government has failed and the people have the right, indeed the people have the the people have the obligation, to act.
A governor can be a very good friend to people. A governor can be a formidable force.
He was the keynote speaker for our better angels.
People are rightfully upset about Wall Street abuses and excess.
I’ve worked on the urban agenda all my life. All. My. Life.
I’m going to change everything you believe about HUD.
Flooding damage is not customary for New York, especially downstate.
I have a portrait of Saint Thomas More in my office.
I haven’t lost my head yet.
I never thought I would be divorced.
Lesson from Pataki’s success is: Use the political moment.