"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."

"I am the government."

"The essential job of government is to facilitate, not frustrate, job development."

"I believe public education is the new civil rights battle and I support charter schools."

"Clear thinking requires courage even more than intellect. Let this simple maxim guide your daily deeds — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"At the end of the day, we must go forward with hope and not backward by fear and division."

"Where compassion abides, fear and resentment lose their dominion. Remember this in moments of decisive trial — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"Every sunset is a reminder that courage is not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it."