But, you know, all I can do is submit my budget and then make the case to the Legislature to act. |
On that terrible day, a nation became a neighborhood. All Americans became New Yorkers. |
Israel is a country that respects freedom - freedom of assembly, freedom of speech and freedom of worship. |
Olympics is global competition in which eighty, ninety, hundred, hundred and ten countries participate. |
We also have a program in place for low income people. A family of four making $26,000 a year can receive medical coverage, irrespective of citizenship or what documents. |
After the tragedy, New Yorkers are more united than ever in their vision, as well as in appreciation what living in freedom means - and that if we stand together, we can accomplish anything. |
We have a reliable computerized network devoted to counterterrorist activities. |
We can't just throw a switch and say Indian Point is going to be safe, we have to look long-term because it will ultimately be decommissioned and we have to work aggressively now to bring in new sources of power. |
I think there are steps that can be taken that haven't been required or energy to make that fight more secure and we are going to continue to push the federal government to do that. |
We will emerge stronger as a diverse community; the area will be rebuilt with life around the clock, new buildings, restaurants, places of entertainment. |
There is no moral equivalency between those who would kill using children, innocent civilians, children and adults, in their homes and in their places of worship, to that of a government that is seeking those terrorists before they can engage in that awful activity. |
First, how to memorialize the heroes of 9/11; second, something that expresses our resolve. |
We have been actively trying to have New York City host the 2012 Olympics. |
I'm very proud of what we've done with the State University and the City University. They're totally different institutions than they were when I took office. |
And one of the frustrating parts, but it's an inherent part of our democracy, is we have separation of powers. |
Well, I know I worked for Governor Rockefeller the last time he ran for his fourth term, and I obviously ran against Governor Cuomo the time he ran for his fourth term. |
You know, there are some areas of the state that are providing enormous help to their students; there are others where they're not doing what they can. |
I have tremendous admiration for everyone who enters the political arena so long as their goal is to do what they believe is right for the people of New York. |
When government accepts responsibility for people, then people no longer take responsibility for themselves. |
We are going through tough economic times but things are looking up, and the indicators are improving not only for large corporations but also for small business. |