George Pataki quotes

George Pataki is an American politician and attorney, best known for serving as the Governor of New York. His tenure focused on economic development, lower taxes, and reforming state government. He remains a prominent figure in the Republican Party and public policy discussions. Here are 25 of his quotes:

On that terrible day, a nation became a neighborhood. All Americans became New Yorkers. (George Pataki)
When government accepts responsibility for people, then people no longer take responsibility for themselves. View quote
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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. View quote
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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. View quote
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Israel is a country that respects freedom - freedom of assembly, freedom of speech and freedom of worship. View quote
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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. View quote
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But, you know, all I can do is submit my budget and then make the case to the Legislature to act. View quote
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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. View quote
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Olympics is global competition in which eighty, ninety, hundred, hundred and ten countries participate. View quote
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For the first time federal, state and local bureaus of investigation are coordinating their effort, to serve as eyes and ears and protect us against further attacks. View quote
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It is a very real concern and my view is that everything changed on September 11th and the procedure, the policies that were in place prior to September 11th no longer should apply. (George Pataki)
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. View quote
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The expansion of tobacco cessation centers is an important part of our historic and continuing effort to help smokers quit. The expansion of these centers will give even more New Yorkers the help they need to quit once and for all. View quote
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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. View quote
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There is no moral equivalency between those who would kill using children, innocent civilians, children and adults, in their homes and in their places of worship, to that of a government that is seeking those terrorists before they can engage in that awful activity. View quote
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We have been actively trying to have New York City host the 2012 Olympics. View quote
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You know, there are some areas of the state that are providing enormous help to their students; there are others where they're not doing what they can. View quote
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Well, I know I worked for Governor Rockefeller the last time he ran for his fourth term, and I obviously ran against Governor Cuomo the time he ran for his fourth term. View quote
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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. View quote
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I'm thinking about governing as the governor of this state, and that's what I'm going to do. View quote
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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. (George Pataki)
Let's make New York the safest state in America - that must be our goal. Let's achieve it together. View quote
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Israel has always been and must always be America's strongest ally. View quote
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And one of the frustrating parts, but it's an inherent part of our democracy, is we have separation of powers. View quote
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If someone lives in New York, he's a New Yorker - they are entitled to the best medical system in the world. View quote
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Occupation: American Politician
Born: June 24, 1945
Quotes count: 25