“Very few people go into politics to be reviled.”
Politics
“There was never a war on poverty. Maybe there was a skirmish on poverty.”
WarAll Quotes by Andrew Cuomo
“I believe discrimination still exists in society and we must fight it in every form.”
Society“Once you start saying, 'Let's talk political, my own politics, my own aspirations,' it can become not just distracting in that it takes time, but it can become confusing and frustrating, and is this now a political agenda or a governmental agenda.”
Politics“I don't know people who don't say, boy the government is working better now.”
Government“People go into politics because they want the affirmation, and they want the applause.”
Politics“I'm in politics. I'm in government, so nothing surprises me.”
Government“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.”
Nature“Marriage equality changed life for people.”
Equality“The Declaration of Independence says when government fails, the people have the right to replace it. Well, New York State government has failed and the people have the right, indeed the people have the the people have the obligation, to act.”
Government“I believe public education is the new civil rights battle and I support charter schools.”
Education“I am against the death penalty.”
Death“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?”
Change“I was elected to come to an incredibly dysfunctional capital and make the government work better, and that's what I'm doing.”
Government“The essential job of government is to facilitate, not frustrate, job development.”
Government“If I weren't doing the politics, I wouldn't be doing my job.”
Politics“New York State is upside down and backwards high taxes and low performance. The New York State government was at one time a national model. Now, unfortunately, it's a national disgrace. Sometimes, the corruption in Albany could even make Boss Tweed blush.”
Government“I believe we need to attract a new generation of the best and brightest to public service and I believe that government can be a source of inspiration, not degradation.”
Best“Lesson from Pataki's success is: Use the political moment.”
Success“I am the government.”
Government“I am fiscally prudent and socially progressive. I believe in protecting a woman's right to choose. I believe in marriage equality.”
Equality