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. George Pataki budgetchoiceeasy share on social
I knew that good people who wanted to be a part of the American dream have become trapped in dependency because the federal government and the state government had made it in their economic interest not to take a job because the benefits that they didn't work were better. I changed that. George Pataki americanbenefitchange share on social
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 accomplishappreciationfreedom Change image and share on social
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 attackbureaucoordinate Change image and share on social
If someone lives in New York, he's a New Yorker - they are entitled to the best medical system in the world. George Pataki entitlelivemedical Change image and share on social
I can govern by bringing people together. And also, I've been tested in a way no one else has. I was governor on September 11th, and I'm proud of my leadership in bringing New York through that time. And when I left, we were stronger, we were safer, and we were more united than at any time in my lifetime. George Pataki 11thbringgovern share on social
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 defenseengageequation Change image and share on social
Israel has always been and must always be America's strongest ally. George Pataki allyamericaisrael Change image and share on social
But, you know, all I can do is submit my budget and then make the case to the Legislature to act. George Pataki actbudgetcase Change image and share on social
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 11thapplychange Change image and share on social