Kathy Hochul actually said...

I respect the rule of law. I respect our democracy.

This is part of our self-determination as states. This is voted on by duly elected representatives of the people of New York.

I will stand up to protest when I believe I'm doing something that is right for the people of this state.

We have to stand up to him now more than ever and say, no, you're not going to boss us around. We're New Yorkers.