Too often government responds to the whispers of lobbyists before the cries of the people.
From Andrew Cuomo
There was never a war on poverty. Maybe there was a skirmish on poverty.
There is no dispute that Albany needs to be changed. There is no dispute that the current situation in Albany is untenable. Nobody knows that better than I do.
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?
New York State is upside down and backwards; high taxes and low performance. The New York State government was at one time a national model. Now, unfortunately, it's a national disgrace. Sometimes, the corruption in Albany could even make Boss Tweed blush.
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.
I believe Wall Street needs serious ongoing regulation.
I believe public education is the new civil rights battle and I support charter schools.
I believe global warming and climate change are real threats to our planet.
I believe women still face a glass ceiling that must be shattered.
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