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.

Let's make New York the safest state in America - that must be our goal. Let's achieve it together.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

I don't think you expand entitlements when so many people are dependent on government and when the money the federal government is offering is going to be taken away from you after just a couple of years.

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

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.

I have two sons. Both served. One as a marine officer in Iraq, one as an army officer in Afghanistan. I do not see - want to see one parent or loved one worrying about getting a call in the middle of the night. I would not place one American life at risk unless it was absolutely necessary. But to destroy ISIS, it is necessary.

You know, Hillary Clinton's always saying how Republicans don't follow science? Well, they're the ones not listening to the scientists today, because doctors say that at 20 weeks that is a viable life inside the womb. And at that point, it's a life that we have the right to protect, and I think we should protect.