Quotes by George Pataki

"When government accepts responsibility for people, then people no longer take responsibility for themselves."

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"I can govern by bringing people together. And also, I've been tested in a way no one else has. I was governor on September 11th, and I'm proud of my leadership in bringing New York through that time. And when I left, we were stronger, we were safer, and we were more united than at any time in my lifetime."

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"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."

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"If someone lives in New York, he's a New Yorker - they are entitled to the best medical system in the world."

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