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

Quote by George Pataki

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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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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 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 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,...

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.

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,...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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'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....