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.

Tree killing is arborcide.

The knife of corruption endangered the life of New York City. The scalpel of the law is making us well again.

Carter couldn't elect a dog-catcher.

Like many others, I'm deeply sympathetic to the huge numbers of people looking to come here today to escape suffering and poverty in their own lands. But as a country, we cannot afford to have a total open-door policy without any restrictions on entry.

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.

The key to success in politics: Never forget, seldom forgive.