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.
George Pataki

And one of the frustrating parts, but it's an inherent part of our democracy, is we have separation of powers.
George Pataki

But, you know, all I can do is submit my budget and then make the case to the Legislature to act.
George Pataki

First, how to memorialize the heroes of 9/11; second, something that expresses our resolve.
George Pataki

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.
George Pataki

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.
George Pataki

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

I'm thinking about governing as the governor of this state, and that's what I'm going to do.
George Pataki

I'm very proud of what we've done with the State University and the City University. They're totally different institutions than they were when I took office.
George Pataki

If someone lives in New York, he's a New Yorker - they are entitled to the best medical system in the world.
George Pataki

Israel is a country that respects freedom - freedom of assembly, freedom of speech and freedom of worship.
George Pataki

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

Olympics is global competition in which eighty, ninety, hundred, hundred and ten countries participate.
George Pataki

On that terrible day, a nation became a neighborhood. All Americans became New Yorkers.
George Pataki

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.
George Pataki

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.
George Pataki

We also have a program in place for low income people. A family of four making $26,000 a year can receive medical coverage, irrespective of citizenship or what documents.
George Pataki

We are going through tough economic times but things are looking up, and the indicators are improving not only for large corporations but also for small business.
George Pataki

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.
George Pataki

We have a reliable computerized network devoted to counterterrorist activities.
George Pataki