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1. And one of the frustrating parts, but it’s an inherent part of our democracy, is we have separation of powers.
2. Our decade of change has unleashed the ingenuity, creativity, and character of the most extraordinary people in the world — the people of this state, who come from every corner of the globe.
3. Israel is a country that respects freedom — freedom of assembly, freedom of speech and freedom of worship.
4. I have tremendous admiration for everyone who enters the political arena so long as their goal is to do what they believe is right for the people of New York.
5. We will emerge stronger as a diverse community; the area will be rebuilt with life around the clock, new buildings, restaurants, places of entertainment.
6. When I left, there were over 1 million fewer people on welfare in New York state than when I took office, replacing dependency with opportunity.
7. After September 11th, nations from across the globe offered their generous assistance to the people of New York. And whenever our friends around the world need our assistance, New York is there.
8. When government accepts responsibility for people, then people no longer take responsibility for themselves.
9. This Budget reflects a choice — not an easy choice, but the right choice. And when you think about it, the only choice. The choice to take the responsible, prudent path to fiscal stability, economic growth and opportunity.
10. We know that when people are safe in their homes, they are free to pursue their dream for a brighter economic future for themselves and their families.
11. After the tragedy, New Yorkers are more united than ever in their vision, as well as in appreciation what living in freedom means — and that if we stand together, we can accomplish anything.
12. We passed important laws to give the authorities responsible for investigation wide powers to defend us.
13. We have been actively trying to have New York City host the 2012 Olympics.
14. I have two sons. Both served. One as a marine officer in Iraq, one as an army officer in Afghanistan. I do not see — want to see one parent or loved one worrying about getting a call in the middle of the night. I would not place one American life at risk unless it was absolutely necessary. But to destroy ISIS, it is necessary.
15. The moral equation strongly tells everyone who understands freedom, who understands morality, that Israel is engaging in a just war in defense of its people and its freedom.
16. Israel has always been and must always be America’s strongest ally.
17. Religious liberty doesn’t include encouraging a fellow American to engage in violent jihad and kill an American here. That is not protected free speech. That is not protected religious belief.
18. If someone lives in New York, he’s a New Yorker — they are entitled to the best medical system in the world.
19. I think there are steps that can be taken that haven’t been required or energy to make that fight more secure and we are going to continue to push the federal government to do that.
20. We can’t just throw a switch and say Indian Point is going to be safe, we have to look long-term because it will ultimately be decommissioned and we have to work aggressively now to bring in new sources of power.