Andrew Cuomo Quotes & Sayings

“I believe global warming and climate change are real threats to our planet.”

“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.”

“I believe discrimination still exists in society and we must fight it in every form.”

“Too often government responds to the whispers of lobbyists before the cries of the people.”

“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.”

“Fight as hard as you can, and then understand there's going to have to be some amount of reasonable compromise.”

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

“As my Sicilian grandfather used to say, you get more flies with honey than with vinegar, right?”

“The time has come to return integrity, performance and dignity to New York and make it the Empire State once again.”

“What made Manhattan Manhattan was the underground infrastructure, that engineering marvel.”