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

- 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

I haven't lost my head yet.

- Andrew Cuomo

I don't think bonuses are always bad.

- Andrew Cuomo

I worked in the Clinton administration.

- Andrew Cuomo

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

- Andrew Cuomo

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

- Andrew Cuomo

I'm governor of New York.

- Andrew Cuomo

I'm not going to raise taxes; I'm not going to have a wage increase for public employees.

- Andrew Cuomo

I'm not going to allow myself to be pushed politically.

- Andrew Cuomo

I'm very big on focus.

- Andrew Cuomo

There's a rhythm to the legislative session and there are rhythms to legislative sessions. So I think that's very important to take into consideration when you are deciding what to do when.

- Andrew Cuomo

If I weren't doing the politics, I wouldn't be doing my job.

- Andrew Cuomo

It's troubling for me as a Catholic to be at odds with the church.

- Andrew Cuomo

If I'm breathing in 2016, I'll be happy.

- Andrew Cuomo

Lesson from Pataki's success is: Use the political moment.

- Andrew Cuomo

People who assume I want to run for elected office may be dealing from a bad assumption.

- Andrew Cuomo

People are rightfully upset about Wall Street abuses and excess.

- Andrew Cuomo

The other states look to New York for the progressive direction.

- 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