George Pataki

George Pataki

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Biography

George Elmer Pataki is an American politician who served as the 53rd governor of New York from 1995 to 2006. He previously served in the State Legislature from 1985 to 1994, and as mayor of Peekskill from 1981 to 1984.

"After the tragedy, New Yorkers are more united than ever in their vision, as well as in appreciation what living in freedom means - and that if we stand together, we can accomplish anything."

George Pataki

"We know that when people are safe in their homes, they are free to pursue their dream for a brighter economic future for themselves and their families."

George Pataki

"We know that when people are safe in their homes, they are free to pursue their dream for a brighter economic future for themselves and their families."

George Pataki

"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."

George Pataki

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

George Pataki

"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."

George Pataki

"Our decade of change has unleashed the ingenuity, creativity, and character of the most extraordinary people in the world - the people of this state, who come from every corner of the globe."

George Pataki

"Israel is a country that respects freedom - freedom of assembly, freedom of speech and freedom of worship."

George Pataki