I respect the state workers and I respect their unions, but we simply cant afford to pay benefits and pensions that are out of line with economic reality. – Andrew Cuomo
There was never a war on poverty. Maybe there was a skirmish on poverty. – Andrew Cuomo
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, its a national disgrace. Sometimes, the corruption in Albany could even make Boss Tweed blush. – Andrew Cuomo
I believe we need to attract a new generation of the best and brightest to public service and I believe that government can be a source of inspiration, not degradation. – Andrew Cuomo