Capitalism works.

China is investing in factories in Eastern Europe, not because their labor costs are lower, but because they want to be closer to their markets.

Government shouldn't tell you whom to marry.

I believe in Judaism, I was raised a Jew, I'm happy to be one - or proud to be one.

I do think there are certain times we should infringe on your freedom.

I don't know why you should be proud of something. It doesn't make you any better or worse. You are what you are.

I have the best job I could possibly have.

I know something about how to build constituencies in an independent way.

I mean, you know, we don't live in a perfect world.

I never lie, so if somebody asked me a question, I told them.

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.

I'd be happy to provide advice if anybody asked me no matter who the President is.

I'm not going to run for president. No way, no how.

I'm trying to change the culture in New York City; that's hard enough!

Many of America's and New York's sons and daughters are around the world fighting for the freedoms that the Statue of Liberty stands for.

My father worked all the time.

People have no confidence that Washington, both sides of aisle, are coming together to try and do what's right for the economy.

Progress really is possible.

Stubborn isn't a word I would use to describe myself; pigheaded is more appropriate.

Taxes are not good things, but if you want services, somebody's got to pay for them so they're a necessary evil.