Quotes by Andrew Cuomo

About Andrew Cuomo:

Andrew Mark Cuomo is an American politician who is the 56th and current Governor of New York. A member of the Democratic Party, Cuomo was elected in 2010, holding the same position his father, Mario Cuomo, held from 1983 to 1994.
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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

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

Andrew Cuomo

It's time for the people of the Empire State to strike back.

Andrew Cuomo

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

Andrew Cuomo

Climate change is a controversial subject, right? People will debate whether there is climate change... that's a whole political debate that I don't want to get into. I want to talk about the frequency of extreme weather situations, which is not poli...

Andrew Cuomo

Anyone who says there is not a change in weather patterns is denying reality.

Andrew Cuomo

I'm going to change everything you believe about HUD.

Andrew Cuomo

I know how bad Albany is. I know it better than most. I understand why people are angry. I'm angry. The question is going to be, how do you change Albany, what is the plan for change, and then how do you actually get it done?

Andrew Cuomo

I am against the death penalty.

Andrew Cuomo

My father was against the death penalty, and that was hard in the Son of Sam summer when fear was driving the desire for the death penalty.

Andrew Cuomo

The need to understand prescription information can literally be a matter of life and death.

Andrew Cuomo

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

Andrew Cuomo

I am fiscally prudent and socially progressive. I believe in protecting a woman's right to choose. I believe in marriage equality.

Andrew Cuomo

Marriage equality changed life for people.

Andrew Cuomo

A governor can be a very good friend to people. A governor can be a formidable force.

Andrew Cuomo

Politicians are good listeners. Because if they're not, they aren't politicians for very long.

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, it's a national disgrace. Sometimes, the corruption in Albany could even make Boss Tweed ...

Andrew Cuomo

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.

Andrew Cuomo

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

Andrew Cuomo

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

Andrew Cuomo

Author Bio

  • NameAndrew Cuomo
  • Description56th Governor of New York
  • BornDecember 6, 1957
  • CountryUnited States Of America
  • ProfessionLawyer