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

Quote by George Pataki

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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 a reliable computerized network devoted to counterterrorist activities.

We have a reliable computerized network devoted to counterterrorist activities.

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 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...

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 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.

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...

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...

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...

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....

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 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...

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.

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...