“There was never a war on poverty. Maybe there was a skirmish on poverty.”

I believe women still face a glass ceiling that must be shattered.

I respect the state workers and I respect their unions, but we simply can’t afford to pay benefits and pensions that are out of line with economic reality.

There is also something called the Legislature. There is something called the press. There is something called people. These are all different players on the stage.

I’m in politics. I’m in government, so nothing surprises me.

The other states look to New York for the progressive direction. New York made a powerful statement [legalizing marriage equality], not just for the people of New York, but for people all across this nation.

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

I want to be the candidate placed on the ballot by the people, not the party.

I never thought I would be divorced.

We need marriage equality in every state in this nation. Otherwise, no state really has marriage equality, and we will not rest until it is a reality.

I believe Wall Street needs serious ongoing regulation.

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

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

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

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

I’m running for governor; I’m not running for a legislative office.

I don’t know people who don’t say ‘boy, the government is working better now.’

I’d be lying if I said I didn’t like the money, but that’s not what motivates me.

This would have been a great game to watch if we didn’t have any money on it.

Politics, war, marriage, crime, adultery. Everything that exists in the world has something to do with money.

Party is the madness of many for the gain of a few.

I can buy anything I want now. It hasn’t changed me personally. It just changed what I can do for myself and my family.

Some rhyme a neebor’s name to lash; Some rhyme (vain thought!) for needfu’ cash; Some rhyme to court the countra clash, An’ raise a din; For me, an aim I never fash; I rhyme for fun.

No man will take counsel, but every man will take money. Therefore, money is better than counsel.

Money is only useful when you get rid of it. It is like the odd card in ‘Old Maid’; the player who is finally left with it has lost.