This Budget reflects a choice - not an easy choice, but the right choice. And when you think about it, the only choice. The choice to take the responsible, prudent path to fiscal stability, economic growth and opportunity.

If someone lives in New York, he's a New Yorker - they are entitled to the best medical system in the world.

I have tremendous admiration for everyone who enters the political arena so long as their goal is to do what they believe is right for the people of New York.

After September 11th, nations from across the globe offered their generous assistance to the people of New York. And whenever our friends around the world need our assistance, New York is there.

We know that when people are safe in their homes, they are free to pursue their dream for a brighter economic future for themselves and their families.

Obviously you follow the law of the land, there are many laws I disagree with, but you follow the law. You fight to change the law, you don't break the law. I believe that's the American way.

When government accepts responsibility for people, then people no longer take responsibility for themselves.