We should sell them to our worst enemies, the Russians and the Cubans.

Unless they can immediately demonstrate a credible fear of persecution, why shouldn't these people be returned at once to the country from which they embarked - whether it be their home country or a stopover point - at the expense of the airline that brought them? All appeals would then be made from the country to which they have been returned.

There was always a love-hate relationship with New York in the rest of the country, but I made them feel more love than hate.

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

No, I am not a homosexual. If I were a homosexual, I would hope I would have the courage to say so. What's cruel is that you are forcing me to say I am not a homosexual. This means you are putting homosexuals down. I don't want to do that.

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.

You punch me, I punch back. I do not believe it's good for one's self-respect to be a punching bag.