There was never a war on poverty. Maybe there was a skirmish on poverty

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

I don't think anyone would argue with the notion that there have been serious abuses on Wall Street.

If there's a silver bullet in the battle to recapture Albany, it is the re-engagement of our citizens. This capital has become a physical metaphor for the isolation and alienation of our people.

I believe women still face a glass ceiling that must be shattered.

There is energy and power in a crisis.

There's a rhythm to the legislative session and there are rhythms to legislative sessions. So I think that's very important to take into consideration when you are deciding what to do when.