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

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Olympics is global competition in which eighty, ninety, hundred, hundred and ten countries participate.

Olympics is global competition in which eighty, ninety, hundred, hundred and ten countries participate.

You know, there are some areas of the state that are providing enormous help to...

You know, there are some areas of the state that are providing enormous help to...

I think there are steps that can be taken that haven't been required or energy...

I think there are steps that can be taken that haven't been required or energy...

I'm very proud of what we've done with the State University and the City University....

I'm very proud of what we've done with the State University and the City University....

When government accepts responsibility for people, then people no longer take responsibility for themselves.

When government accepts responsibility for people, then people no longer take responsibility for themselves.

The moral equation strongly tells everyone who understands freedom, who understands morality, that Israel is...

The moral equation strongly tells everyone who understands freedom, who understands morality, that Israel is...

We have a reliable computerized network devoted to counterterrorist activities.

We have a reliable computerized network devoted to counterterrorist activities.

For the first time federal, state and local bureaus of investigation are coordinating their effort,...

For the first time federal, state and local bureaus of investigation are coordinating their effort,...

It is a very real concern and my view is that everything changed on September...

It is a very real concern and my view is that everything changed on September...

We can't just throw a switch and say Indian Point is going to be safe,...

We can't just throw a switch and say Indian Point is going to be safe,...

We have been actively trying to have New York City host the 2012 Olympics.

We have been actively trying to have New York City host the 2012 Olympics.

When government accepts responsibility for people, then people no longer take responsibility for themselves.

When government accepts responsibility for people, then people no longer take responsibility for themselves.

On that terrible day, a nation became a neighborhood. All Americans became New Yorkers.

On that terrible day, a nation became a neighborhood. All Americans became New Yorkers.

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

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

We also have a program in place for low income people. A family of four...

We also have a program in place for low income people. A family of four...

Well, I know I worked for Governor Rockefeller the last time he ran for his...

Well, I know I worked for Governor Rockefeller the last time he ran for his...

I have tremendous admiration for everyone who enters the political arena so long as their...

I have tremendous admiration for everyone who enters the political arena so long as their...

After the tragedy, New Yorkers are more united than ever in their vision, as well...

After the tragedy, New Yorkers are more united than ever in their vision, as well...

First, how to memorialize the heroes of 9-11; second, something that expresses our resolve.

First, how to memorialize the heroes of 9-11; second, something that expresses our resolve.

We will emerge stronger as a diverse community; the area will be rebuilt with life...

We will emerge stronger as a diverse community; the area will be rebuilt with life...