Andrew Cuomo actually said...

"We know that the first step towards solving a problem is having the strength, having the courage to recognize it, and we know that today, our New York City is in trouble."

"We didn’t do these things because they were easy. They weren’t. They were hard, but they were necessary, and today it is necessary to launch a bold action plan to turn New York City around, to save ou..."

"Our city is in crisis. We need government to work. We need effective leadership."

"The city just feels threatening, out of control, and in crisis."