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

Quote by George Pataki

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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...

We are going through tough economic times but things are looking up, and the indicators...

We are going through tough economic times but things are looking up, and the indicators...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

There is no moral equivalency between those who would kill using children, innocent civilians, children...

There is no moral equivalency between those who would kill using children, innocent civilians, children...

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.

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,...

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...

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.

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,...

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...

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.

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...

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...