We're in the hands of the state legislature and God, but at the moment, the state legislature has more to say than God.

Be different-if you don't have the facts and knowledge required, simply listen. When word gets around that you can listen when others tend to talk, you will be treated as a sage.

Life is indeed precious, and I believe the death penalty helps affirm this fact.

If you turn your back on these people, you yourself are an animal. You may be a well-dressed animal, but you are nevertheless an animal.

Citizens, thank you for all your birthday wishes. I am 88 years old today and still lucky to live in the greatest city in the world.

...the mayor should not be advancing a policy that encourages [illegal] immigrants to think of New York City as their safe haven.

Water, water, everywhere, Atlantic and Pacific. But New York City's got them beat, Our aqua is terrific!