Freedom of speech is one of the greatest American liberties, and I hope this pardon serves as a reminder of the precious freedoms we are fighting to preserve as we continue to wage the war on terror.

I’m a Republican who embraces science and understands we have to work with the next generation of Millennials to have the innovation and technology so that we can grow a 21st century economy.

But, you know, all I can do is submit my budget and then make the case to the Legislature to act.

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.

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.

Baseball is a diversion. It is therapy. It takes peoples minds off of everything that has happened, if just for a while.

And one of the frustrating parts, but it's an inherent part of our democracy, is we have separation of powers.