When I left, there were over 1 million fewer people on welfare in New York state than when I took office, replacing dependency with opportunity. George Pataki Read Quote
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. George Pataki Read Quote
Religious liberty doesn’t include encouraging a fellow American to engage in violent jihad and kill an American here. That is not protected free speech. That is not protected religious belief. George Pataki Read Quote
I think there are steps that can be taken that haven’t been required or energy to make that fight more secure and we are going to continue to push the federal government to do that. George Pataki Read Quote
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 Read Quote
We are going through tough economic times but things are looking up, and the indicators are improving not only for large corporations but also for small business. George Pataki Read Quote
We will emerge stronger as a diverse community; the area will be rebuilt with life around the clock, new buildings, restaurants, places of entertainment. George Pataki Read Quote
We also have a program in place for low income people. A family of four making $26,000 a year can receive medical coverage, irrespective of citizenship or what documents. George Pataki Read Quote
You know, there are some areas of the state that are providing enormous help to their students; there are others where they’re not doing what they can. George Pataki Read Quote
