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Reaction to Gov. Spitzer's Resignation
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Lt. Gov. David Paterson
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| Like all New Yorkers I am saddened by what we have learned over the past several days. On a personal level Governor Spitzer and Silda have been close and steadfast friends. As an elected official the Governor has worked hard for the people of New York... |
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Attorney General Andrew Cuomo
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| My thoughts and prayers are with the entire Spitzer family as they cope with this personal tragedy. Obviously, this is an extraordinarily difficult time for the family and for the entire state of New York... |
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Sen. Hillary Clinton
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| I'm deeply saddened by this turn of events and my thoughts are with Governor Spitzer's family during this painful time. I would also like to express my support for Lt. Governor David Paterson... |
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Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver
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| This is a painful day for New York. Now is the time to pray for the Spitzer Family. Now is the time to move forward with the people's business... |
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NY GOP State Committee Chairman Joseph N. Mondello
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| Governor Eliot Spitzer's resignation brings to an end an administration that will always be remembered for its unfulfilled promise... |
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Mike Rocque, candidate for Congress
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| Today is a sad day for New York. I wish Governor Patterson the best of luck; it is in the best interest of all New Yorkers that he move the state forward from this unfortunate situation which forced Governor Spitzer to resign in disgrace... |
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Rensselaer County Legislature
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| Members of the majority of the Rensselaer County Legislature urged unity among elected officials to help move New York State past the scandal that forced the resignation today by Governor Eliot Spitzer... |
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Guilderland Councilman Mark Grimm
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For the people of New York State, the Spitzer resignation is not a tragedy. The real tragedy would have been if the misconduct had never been exposed. New York State has uncovered a fraud, removed him, and is now presented with a fresh start with a well respected replacement. That's progress.
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Senate Democratic Leader Malcolm A. Smith
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| The governor's resignation is appropriate. Eliot Spitzer has to take care of his family now and we must move forward and continue to govern and serve the 19 million people of this state... |
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Darius Shahinfar, candidate for Congress
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| My thoughts and prayers are with the Spitzer family today as they move forward from the troubles about which we recently learned. As a former Deputy Albany County Attorney, I am also deeply disappointed with the breach of public trust that has led to former Governor Spitzer's resignation... |
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State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli
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| New York is facing some serious challenges, especially with regard to the state's finances. Fortunately, David Paterson is more than ready to step into the Governor's office. He has the experience and the talent to lead New York... |
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Timothy G. Kremer, New York State School Boards Association Executive Director
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| The tragic events of the last few days have shocked and paralyzed our state and resulted in this unprecedented day in New York State government.
But now there is hope on the horizon... |
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Assembly Minority Leader Jim Tedisco
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| We have serious work to do and it is time for New York to put the scandal behind us and for State government to get back to work... |
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Rep. Kirsten Gillibrand
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| The Governor made the right decision for New York... |
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Senate Majority Leader Joe Bruno
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| For the last several days New York has faced a crisis unlike any other ever faced in State history, but it is now time to move on. Reports today that the Governor will resign underscore the severity of the crisis... |
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