Ninety percent of the students take the 'preferred lender.' Why? Because that's the nature of the relationship. You trust the school. The school is in a position of authority.

As my Sicilian grandfather used to say, you get more flies with honey than with vinegar, right?

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.

I believe discrimination still exists in society and we must fight it in every form.

Lesson from Pataki's success is: Use the political moment.

I'm in politics. I'm in government, so nothing surprises me

I'm going to change everything you believe about HUD.