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" Our decade of change has unleashed the ingenuity, creativity, and character of the most extraordinary people in the world - the people of this state, who come from every corner of the globe. "

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" This Budget reflects a choice - not an easy choice, but the right choice. And when you think about it, the only choice. The choice to take the responsible, prudent path to fiscal stability, economic growth and opportunity. "

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" I can govern by bringing people together. And also, I've been tested in a way no one else has. I was governor on September 11th, and I'm proud of my leadership in bringing New York through that time. And when I left, we were stronger, we were safer, and we were more united than at any time in my lifetime. "

" We know that when people are safe in their homes, they are free to pursue their dream for a brighter economic future for themselves and their families. "

" What I did in New York was bring people together, an overwhelmingly Democratic state. But I was able to get Democrats to support the most conservative sweeping policy changes in any state in America. "

" Religious liberty doesn't include encouraging a fellow American to engage in violent jihad and kill an American here. That is not protected free speech. That is not protected religious belief. "

" We have been actively trying to have New York City host the 2012 Olympics. "

" I'm thinking about governing as the governor of this state, and that's what I'm going to do. "

" But, you know, all I can do is submit my budget and then make the case to the Legislature to act. "

" I don't think you expand entitlements when so many people are dependent on government and when the money the federal government is offering is going to be taken away from you after just a couple of years. "

" When I look at Washington today, we need to bring us together. We need to solve problems, we need to rebuild our military so we can stand up to radical Islam, we need to get our economy growing much faster by throwing out the corrupt tax code and lowering the rates. "

" Let's make New York the safest state in America - that must be our goal. Let's achieve it together. "

" You know, Hillary Clinton's always saying how Republicans don't follow science? Well, they're the ones not listening to the scientists today, because doctors say that at 20 weeks that is a viable life inside the womb. And at that point, it's a life that we have the right to protect, and I think we should protect. "

" When I left, there were over 1 million fewer people on welfare in New York state than when I took office, replacing dependency with opportunity. "

" 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. "

" 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. "

" 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. "

" We will emerge stronger as a diverse community; the area will be rebuilt with life around the clock, new buildings, restaurants, places of entertainment. "

" We have a reliable computerized network devoted to counterterrorist activities. "

" 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. "

" Israel is a country that respects freedom - freedom of assembly, freedom of speech and freedom of worship. "

" First, how to memorialize the heroes of 9/11; second, something that expresses our resolve. "

" The moral equation strongly tells everyone who understands freedom, who understands morality, that Israel is engaging in a just war in defense of its people and its freedom. "

" After September 11th, nations from across the globe offered their generous assistance to the people of New York. And whenever our friends around the world need our assistance, New York is there. "

" 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 have two sons. Both served. One as a marine officer in Iraq, one as an army officer in Afghanistan. I do not see - want to see one parent or loved one worrying about getting a call in the middle of the night. I would not place one American life at risk unless it was absolutely necessary. But to destroy ISIS, it is necessary. "

" 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. "

" It is a very real concern and my view is that everything changed on September 11th and the procedure, the policies that were in place prior to September 11th no longer should apply. "

" For the first time federal, state and local bureaus of investigation are coordinating their effort, to serve as eyes and ears and protect us against further attacks. "

" When government accepts responsibility for people, then people no longer take responsibility for themselves. "

" And one of the frustrating parts, but it's an inherent part of our democracy, is we have separation of powers. "