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SpitzerQuotes.appHeader = "Reaction to Gov. Eliot Spitzer’s resignation";
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Reaction to the resignation of Democratic New York Gov. Eliot Spitzer and his succession by Lt. Gov. David Paterson.";
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“Like all New Yorkers I am saddened by what we have learned over the past several days. On a personal level Gov. Spitzer and Silda have been close and steadfast friends. As an elected official the governor has worked hard for the people of New York. ... It is now time for Albany to get back to work as the people of this state expect from us.”";
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“He (President Bush) has Gov. Spitzer and Gov. Spitzer’s family in his thoughts and prayers. And he looks forward to working with Lt. Gov. Paterson when he takes over the post on Monday.” ";
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\"My thoughts and prayers are with the entire Spitzer family as they cope with this personal tragedy. Obviously, this is an extraordinarily difficult time for the family and for the entire state of New York.
\"David Paterson, who has years of experience in state government, is a talented leader, a wonderful man, and a great friend. I look forward to working closely with Governor Paterson as he leads us forward. New York State faces many challenges and we have much work to do. Let us all work together, with a shared purpose, to make New York better for all its citizens.\"
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“My heart goes out to his wife and to his family at this time. He must deal with his own problems in his own way. But it is now time for us and all New Yorkers to move forward.” ";
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“Don’t you think it’s enough to say we love and support Eliot and let it go there? It’s very hard. It’s very hard. Love is a very big word. And it takes a lot of the first to overcome the second. You handle the second.” ";
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“It’s stunningly tragic. Everybody is piling on, talking about what Eliot Spitzer did wrong. One of the things he did right was to ask David Paterson to be his lieutenant governor.” ";
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“I’m deeply saddened by this turn of events and my thoughts are with Gov. Spitzer’s family during this painful time. I would also like to express my support for Lt. Gov. David Paterson. I look forward to continuing to work with him on behalf of the people of New York. David has overcome every obstacle and broken every barrier in his path and I know that he’ll continue to display that leadership and determination as governor.” ";
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“Obviously I think he made the appropriate decision, and my heart and my prayers go out to the members of his family.” ";
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“My thoughts are with the governor and his family at this difficult time and I think what we have to do now is to move forward. ... (Paterson’s) somebody that everybody says nothing but nice things about, and I think he can pull this state together and carry it through what is obviously a very difficult period for all of us.” ";
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“It was essential that Gov. Spitzer resign to restore the integrity of the office. ... (Paterson) is someone who understands government. We worked well together and I know he is a person of integrity and intelligence.” ";
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“It’s historic. (Paterson) will be the fourth black governor in the history of this country, third since Reconstruction, though I’m sure David would not want it this way.” ";
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“I really don’t feel vindicated. But I do feel when you look at the things I tried to raise in the campaign, one of the many things I said was that Eliot Spitzer had one set of rules for himself and one set for everyone else. I never would have imagined it could be so glaring.” ";
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