Political Quotes

On the recordJune 3, 2026
This pay-not-to-play scheme pressuring a foreign company to forego planned offshore wind projects in America in favor of gas and oil drilling is an outrageous abuse of taxpayer dollars that hurts our ability to meet our energy needs, create good jobs, and help secure American energy independence while reducing emissions.
Said by
Kathy Hochul
Democratic · New York

Editor's note · Context

Commenting on the Trump administration's deal with TotalEnergies.

Share

More from Kathy Hochul

Jul 14, 2026

New Yorkers, like all Americans, deserve honest answers about what their federal government is doing in their communities.

governor.ny.gov
Jul 14, 2026

But they didn’t hear about them from your administration. They learned from press reports and procurement records uncovered after the fact.

governor.ny.gov
Jul 15, 2026

Protecting the health and safety of New Yorkers is my highest priority, and I will not allow any bureaucratic delays to compromise it.

governor.ny.gov
Jul 16, 2026

The far West Side of Manhattan has a storied history as a vibrant, inclusive community, and this proposal will carry that legacy forward by building for a more affordable future.

governor.ny.gov

Other voices in this conversation