We need marriage equality in every state in this nation. Otherwise, no state really has marriage equality, and we will not rest until it is a reality.
Their problem is not me and the Democrats; their problem is themselves. Who are they? Are they these extreme conservatives who are right-to-life, pro-assault-weapon, anti-gay? Is that who they are? Because if that's who they are and they're the extreme conservatives, they have no place in the state of New York.
There is energy and power in a crisis.
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.
I believe we need to attract a new generation of the best and brightest to public service and I believe that government can be a source of inspiration, not degradation.
The time has come to return integrity, performance and dignity to New York and make it the Empire State once again.
The essential job of government is to facilitate, not frustrate, job development
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.
I am fiscally prudent and socially progressive. I believe in protecting a woman's right to choose. I believe in marriage equality.
To be clear... no one is above the law.
I believe public education is the new civil rights battle and I support charter schools.
I believe discrimination still exists in society and we must fight it in every form.
People go into politics because they want the affirmation, and they want the applause.
Too often government responds to the whispers of lobbyists before the cries of the people.
I believe women still face a glass ceiling that must be shattered.
It's time for the people of the Empire State to strike back.
I'm in politics. I'm in government, so nothing surprises me
The other states look to New York for the progressive direction. New York made a powerful statement [legalizing marriage equality], not just for the people of New York, but for people all across this nation.
There is no dispute that Albany needs to be changed. There is no dispute that the current situation in Albany is untenable. Nobody knows that better than I do.
Showed good business judgment, knowing that these continued lawsuits would be the untimely death of the gun industry.
Anyone who says there is not a change in weather patterns is denying reality.
I never thought I would be divorced.
Politicians are good listeners. Because if they're not, they aren't politicians for very long.
There is also something called the Legislature. There is something called the press. There is something called people. These are all different players on the stage.
A governor can be a very good friend to people. A governor can be a formidable force.
