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

I can explain it to you, but I can't comprehend it for you.

Deals are my art form. Other people paint beautifully on canvas or write wonderful poetry. I like making deals, preferably big deals. That's how I get my kicks.

Anybody who suggests that I run for governor is no friend of mine. It's a terrible position, and besides, it requires living in Albany, which is small-town life at its worst.

I want to come back as me.

I intend to vote for President George W. Bush in the next election, because in my view, he is best able to wage the war against international terrorism.

Carter couldn't elect a dog-catcher.