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

Quote by George Pataki

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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...

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...

If someone lives in New York, he's a New Yorker - they are entitled to...

If someone lives in New York, he's a New Yorker - they are entitled to...

I'm thinking about governing as the governor of this state, and that's what I'm going...

I'm thinking about governing as the governor of this state, and that's what I'm going...

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...

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 passed important laws to give the authorities responsible for investigation wide powers to defend...

We passed important laws to give the authorities responsible for investigation wide powers to defend...

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

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

We have a reliable computerized network devoted to counterterrorist activities.

We have a reliable computerized network devoted to counterterrorist activities.

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...

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,...

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.

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....

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...

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.

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.

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...

Israel is a country that respects freedom - freedom of assembly, freedom of speech and...

Israel is a country that respects freedom - freedom of assembly, freedom of speech and...

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...

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...