I have a portrait of Saint Thomas More in my office.

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

Too often government responds to the whispers of lobbyists before the cries of the people.

Politicians are good listeners. Because if they're not, they aren't politicians for very long.

A governor can be a very good friend to people. A governor can be a formidable force.

I believe global warming and climate change are real threats to our planet.

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.