Andrew Cuomo quotes

Andrew Cuomo is an American politician who served as the Governor of New York for three terms. Known for his leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic, his policies and response were widely discussed. He has also held other prominent roles, including serving as the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development under President Bill Clinton. Here are 62 of his quotes:

The Declaration of Independence says when government fails, the people have the right to replace it. Well, New York State government has failed and the people have the right, indeed the people have the the people have the obligation, to act. (Andrew Cuomo)
I believe public education is the new civil rights battle and I support charter schools. View quote
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I believe discrimination still exists in society and we must fight it in every form. View quote
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It's time for the people of the Empire State to strike back. View quote
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Fight as hard as you can, and then understand there's going to have to be some amount of reasonable compromise. View quote
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'Just say no' isn't enough unless there is something to say 'yes' to. View quote
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There is energy and power in a crisis. View quote
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The time has come to return integrity, performance and dignity to New York and make it the Empire State once again. View quote
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I believe we need to attract a new generation of the best and brightest to public service and I believe that government can be a source of inspiration, not degradation. View quote
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The essential job of government is to facilitate, not frustrate, job development. View quote
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To be clear... no one is above the law. (Andrew Cuomo)
New York State is upside down and backwards; high taxes and low performance. The New York State government was at one time a national model. Now, unfortunately, it's a national disgrace. Sometimes, the corruption in Albany could even make Boss Tweed blush. View quote
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I am fiscally prudent and socially progressive. I believe in protecting a woman's right to choose. I believe in marriage equality. View quote
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Too often government responds to the whispers of lobbyists before the cries of the people. View quote
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People go into politics because they want the affirmation, and they want the applause. View quote
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I believe women still face a glass ceiling that must be shattered. View quote
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I'm in politics. I'm in government, so nothing surprises me. View quote
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There is no dispute that Albany needs to be changed. There is no dispute that the current situation in Albany is untenable. Nobody knows that better than I do. View quote
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I never thought I would be divorced. View quote
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Politicians are good listeners. Because if they're not, they aren't politicians for very long. View quote
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There is also something called the Legislature. There is something called the press. There is something called people. These are all different players on the stage. (Andrew Cuomo)
A governor can be a very good friend to people. A governor can be a formidable force. View quote
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Anyone who says there is not a change in weather patterns is denying reality. View quote
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The need to understand prescription information can literally be a matter of life and death. View quote
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There was never a war on poverty. Maybe there was a skirmish on poverty. View quote
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Andrew Cuomo

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Occupation: American Politician
Born: December 6, 1957
Quotes count: 62

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