No place epitomizes the American experience and the American spirit more than New York City.

What has changed is that people have stopped working together.

We're [New York] the world's second home, the place where every religion is practiced and every culture is celebrated.

I was a Democrat before I was a Republican before I became an independent and I never changed my principles.

People have no confidence that Washington, both sides of aisle, are coming together to try and do what's right for the economy.

The cold harsh reality is that we have to balance the budget.

The truth of the matter is: you can create a great legacy, and inspire others, by giving it to philanthropic organizations.