Andrew Cuomo

“This virus is an enemy that the entire country underestimated from day one and we have paid the price dearly.”

“What made Manhattan Manhattan was the underground infrastructure, that engineering marvel.”

“If there's a silver bullet in the battle to recapture Albany, it is the re-engagement of our citizens. This capital has become a physical metaphor for the isolation and alienation of our people.”

“Ninety percent of the students take the 'preferred lender.' Why? Because that's the nature of the relationship. You trust the school. The school is in a position of authority.”

“It's time for the people of the Empire State to strike back.”

“I haven't lost my head yet.”

“Anyone who says there is not a change in weather patterns is denying reality.”

“I believe discrimination still exists in society and we must fight it in every form.”

“I'm a harsh critic of the status quo.”

“I never thought I would be divorced.”

“I know how bad Albany is. I know it better than most. I understand why people are angry. I'm angry. The question is going to be, how do you change Albany, what is the plan for change, and then how do you actually get it done?”

“Fight as hard as you can, and then understand there's going to have to be some amount of reasonable compromise.”

“There's a rhythm to the legislative session and there are rhythms to legislative sessions. So I think that's very important to take into consideration when you are deciding what to do when.”

“I respect the state workers and I respect their unions, but we simply can't afford to pay benefits and pensions that are out of line with economic reality.”

“ISIL is saying to a disenfranchised population, 'Come join us. Fight the good fight.' I think we're actually playing into it when they hear Trump's rhetoric. And I think it's dangerous and hurtful as a matter of national policy.”

“We don't hand anyone anything in the Democratic Party.”

“It's a matter of opinion on many of these issues, and there's no right or wrong. That's why we have elections; that's why we have debates. Donald Trump thinks one thing. Hillary Clinton thinks another thing.”

“I'm in politics. I'm in government, so nothing surprises me.”

“The need to understand prescription information can literally be a matter of life and death.”

“Former President Shimon Peres was a leader and a statesman, and an especially wonderful friend to all of us. He will be missed dearly.”