People go into politics because they want the affirmation, and they want the applause.

I'm a harsh critic of the status quo.

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

Anyone who says there is not a change in weather patterns is denying reality.

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

Lesson 1 from Spitzer: Don't alienate the legislature on Day 1.

I believe we need to attract a new generation of the best and brightest to public service and I believe that government can be a source of inspiration, not degradation.