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Kathy Hochul

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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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Sep 1, 2021

We can't talk about this anymore. We need the money. We'll spend it.

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Sep 1, 2021

More investments, money that could be coming out of the Federal government when Congress is able to do what the President wants to have happen.

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Sep 1, 2021

Unprecedented is almost an understatement. This is the first time ever we've had a flash flood emergency declared.

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Aug 26, 2021

Yes, she says. I`m also the leader of the New York State Democratic Party. I embrace that.

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Aug 25, 2021

There`s going to be no drama, no surprises from my administration.

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Aug 25, 2021

The public deserves a clear, honest picture of what is happening. And that`s whether it`s good or bad, they need to know the truth. And that`s how we restore confidence when they know that I will always be truthful and very transparent in…

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Aug 24, 2021

As I undertake the weighty responsibilities before me, know that I have the confidence, the courage and the ability to lead New Yorkers forward and make New York`s women proud.

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Aug 24, 2021

None of us want to re-run of last year`s horrors with COVID-19. Therefore, we will take proactive steps to prevent that from happening.

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Aug 24, 2021

That begins with a dramatic change in culture, accountability and no tolerance for individuals who cross the line.

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Aug 11, 2021

The governor and I have not been close, physically or otherwise in terms of much time. And so I`ve been traveling the state and do not spend much time in his presence or in the presence of many in the state capital. But that is what is…

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Aug 10, 2021

It's not the time to talk politics. But I am prepared to run for re-election and begin the process, as soon as we get everything under control, in the state.

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Aug 10, 2021

I'm going to be working with the communities, where the rates are higher, new infection, and the vaccination rates are lower.

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Aug 10, 2021

No one will ever describe my administration as a toxic work environment.

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Aug 10, 2021

I will fight like hell for you every single day, like I've always done, and always will.

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Aug 10, 2021

I agree with Governor Cuomo`s decision to step down. It`s the right thing to do and in the best interest of New Yorkers. As someone who has served at all levels of government and is next in line of succession, I am prepared to lead as New…

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Aug 10, 2021

I think it`s very clear that the governor and I have not been close, physically or otherwise. I want to stand right here. At the end of my term, whenever it ends, no one will ever describe my administration as a toxic work environment.

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Aug 3, 2021

I believe these brave women and she called the governor's actions as described in an investigative report by the state's attorney general released today, quote, repulsive and unlawful.

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Mar 2, 2021

Everyone deserves to have their voice heard and taken seriously. I support an independent review.

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Dec 30, 2012

Again I simply want to thank on the Senate side Senator Gillibrand, Senator Toomey, and, of course, here my colleagues on the Homeland Security Committee led by Peter King and our Ranking Member Thompson, and certainly Chairman Bilirakis…

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Nov 27, 2012

As you've heard, H.R. 6328 enjoys bipartisan support of the members of the Committee on Homeland Security and deserves the full support of the House today. I think this is an important step we take, particularly with the holiday season…

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Sep 11, 2012

I introduced a bill called the Alert Act, after hearing this story in my district.

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Sep 11, 2012

I find it hard to believe it is 2012 and we haven't overcome the barriers to make that happen.

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Sep 11, 2012

I want to see those reports on what consequences there are to States that are diverting it inappropriately.

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Feb 27, 2012

I want to make sure that our taxpayer dollars are being spent wisely; that if you have already put money in here since 2005, why not continue, instead of pulling out one of the two operations and, you know, just ceasing that?

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