Kathy Hochul actually said...

"My strong belief is that the will of voters and ... the sanctity of democratic elections preclude me from any other action."

"I was deeply troubled by the accusations leveled at Mayor Eric Adams."

"My strong belief that the will of the voters and the supremacy and sanctity of democratic elections preclude me from any other action."

"The brutal attack on Mr. Brooks was sickening, and I immediately moved to terminate the employment of those involved."