Political Quotes

Kathy Hochul

The Public Record

Kathy Hochul is the 57th Governor of New York, having assumed office on August 24, 2021. She is the first female governor of the state. Prior to her governorship, Hochul served as the Lieutenant Governor of New York from January 1, 2015, until she became governor. Throughout her political career, she has focused on issues such as economic development, women's rights, and public safety.

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Feb 19, 2025

The Trump administration is already trying to use the legal jeopardy facing our mayor to squeeze and weaken our city.

nytimes.com
Feb 19, 2025

Using the case as leverage to squeeze and punish our city

bbc.co.uk
Feb 19, 2025

This is not a power grab. I don’t need to do this.

cnn.com
Feb 19, 2025

The Trump administration has said already it’s trying to use the legal jeopardy facing our mayor as leverage to squeeze and punish our city.

cnn.com
Feb 19, 2025

The will of the voters and the supremacy and sanctity of democratic elections preclude me from any other action.

cnn.com
Feb 19, 2025

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

nbcnews.com
Feb 19, 2025

Robert Brooks should be alive today.

nbcnews.com
Feb 19, 2025

I will not be signing an extradition order that came from the governor of Louisiana — not now, not ever.

thenation.com
Feb 19, 2025

There’s a crisis of confidence.

nbcnews.com
Feb 19, 2025

This is an opportunity to install safeguards that we need to have in place to give people confidence that there’s only one factor in every decision that’s made, and that’s what’s best for the people of the city.

nbcnews.com
Feb 19, 2025

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

nbcnews.com
Feb 19, 2025

I would never, under any circumstances extradite the physician.

vox.com
Feb 19, 2025

Think about this the next time you’re stuck in traffic.

slate.com
Feb 19, 2025

These disruptive and unsanctioned work stoppages by some correction officers must end as they are jeopardizing the safety of their colleagues, the prison population, and causing undue fear for the residents in the surrounding communities.

newsweek.com
Feb 19, 2025

While I am confident we will resolve this illegal strike, I am grateful for the thousands of correction officers and staff that are continuing to report for duty - I thank them for their continued service and for doing the right thing.

newsweek.com
Feb 19, 2025

We are a nation of laws, not ruled by a king.

truthout.org
Feb 19, 2025

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

msnbc.com
Feb 19, 2025

After careful consideration, I have determined that I will not commence removal proceedings at this time.

msnbc.com
Feb 19, 2025

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

msnbc.com
Feb 19, 2025

In the 235 years of New York State history, these powers have never been utilized to remove a duly-elected mayor.

msnbc.com
Feb 19, 2025

I recognize the immense responsibility I hold as governor and the constitutional powers granted to this office.

msnbc.com
Feb 19, 2025

The alleged conduct at City Hall that has been reported over the past two weeks is troubling and cannot be ignored.

msnbc.com
Feb 19, 2025

I will not commence removal proceedings.

nbcnews.com
Feb 18, 2025

President Donald Trump tweeted, 'Long live the king.' I’m here to say New York hasn’t labored under a king in over 250 years.

nbcnews.com
Feb 18, 2025

The streets of this city, where battles were fought, we stood up to a king and we won then and we will.

nbcnews.com

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