“The time has come to return integrity, performance and dignity to New York and make it the Empire State once again.”

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The speaker is calling for New York to be restored to a better state. The words emphasize integrity, strong results, and dignity as the qualities needed to make the state feel successful again.

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Originally said in English.

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About Andrew Cuomo

American lawyer and politician

Andrew Cuomo is an American lawyer and politician. He served as the 56th governor of New York from 2011 until his resignation in 2021, and he is the son of former governor Mario Cuomo. A Democrat, Cuomo held a range of state and federal posts before becoming governor. He later placed second in the 2025 New York City mayoral election.

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