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.

God gave me a very good hand to play over my 88 years. I have no regrets.

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

I never doubted that I would be a good mayor. I never did.

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.

There's enormous energy required to carry grudges - enormous energy! And I'm getting too old to expend my energy that way, cause I think every person has a limited amount of energy. So I have given up all grudges.