We're [New York] the world's second home, the place where every religion is practiced and every culture is celebrated.

In New York City, a lot of people think 'the great outdoors' is the area between your front door and a taxi cab.

And because no matter who you are, if you believe in yourself and your dream, New York will always be the place for you.

We've shown the world that New York can never be defeated, because of its dynamic and diverse population and because it embodies the spirit of enterprise and the love of liberty. And because no matter who you are, if you believe in yourself and your dream, New York will always be the place for you.

Government by three men in a room has turned New York State into a national symbol of governmental dysfunction. Enough is enough!

I'd be derelict in my duty if I didn't go and continue to use every advantage that I can to promote New York's cause.

Like Israel, New York City's history has been defined by immigrants who come in search of freedom and the opportunity to build a better life. And like Israel, New York City has remained a target for terrorists who seek to destroy that freedom

We have an expression in New York City government - "In God we trust, but for everyone else, bring data." It's so easy to pick up a sound byte and say, "Oh, yeah, yeah, I believe that," without really thinking.

Our goal here in New York is to ensure that every child who graduates high school is ready to start a career or start college and to dramatically increase the number of students that graduate from college.