I am fiscally prudent and socially progressive. I believe in protecting a woman's right to choose. I believe in marriage equality.

I respect the state workers and I respect their unions, but we simply can't afford to pay benefits and pensions that are out of line with economic reality.

We need marriage equality in every state in this nation. Otherwise, no state really has marriage equality, and we will not rest until it is a reality.

It's time for the people of the Empire State to strike back.

There is also something called the Legislature. There is something called the press. There is something called people. These are all different players on the stage.

The Declaration of Independence says when government fails, the people have the right to replace it. Well, New York State government has failed and the people have the right, indeed the people have the the people have the obligation, to act.

I am fiscally prudent and socially progressive. I believe in protecting a woman's right to choose. I believe in marriage equality.