From those to whom much is given, much is expected. I have been given much: the love of my family, the faith and trust of the people of New York, and the chance to lead this state. I am deeply sorry that I did not live up to what was expected of me.

My career was obviously cut shorter than I wanted it to be.

A year is an eternity in politics - though less than a moment in history.

Delay is the enemy of progress.

The reason to drive this point home with a vivid and frank comparison is many New Yorkers are still not confronting the reality of how serious our crisis is. It was an exhortation to face reality.

I don't care about motivation. I care about credibility.

Shareholders have the right and obligation to set the parameters of corporate behavior within which management pursues profit.