This idea of tying me to Giuliani is quite unique. I know Rudy Giuliani. I like Rudy Giuliani. I worked with him during his administration. But we're completely different people.

I'm never surprised by the insensitivity of 'The New York Times' editorial board.

I was born a limited-government person. I've always had this streak going through me.

I still am a virulent anti-communist. It is a bad system, an immoral system, and one that takes away the rights of people and the rights of individuals. And everywhere it's gone, it's failed.

My dad was a New York City cop. His father was a New York City fireman. And my mother's dad was a city taxi driver.

Government should steer, not row.

I was the first one in my family to go to college.

I was born here in the city, born in the Bronx. Son of a cop. One grandfather was a taxi driver; the other was a firefighter. New York is in my DNA.

Government is to point you in the right direction, and not to do everything for you.

My favorite is always the book that I'm currently reading.

My earliest memories are of my father explaining to me the American Dream and how he expected me to do better than he did.

Sadness is but a wall between two gardens.

I have a simple philosophy: Fill what's empty. Empty what's full. And scratch where it itches.

When people see your personality come out, they feel so good, like they actually know who you are.

There is a strain of loneliness infecting many Christians, which only the presence of God can cure.

Our government shouldn't make promises we cannot keep, but we must keep the promises we've already made.

Exercise is like an old friend: You may not be able to see that friend all the time, but you're not mad when you see them, you're happy, and you get right back into it.

Separate but equal is terrible for education but it's perfect for eyebrows.

Let all Black Poets die as trumpets, And be buried in the dust of marching feet.

Repentance is accepted remorse.

Too many Christians are stuffing themselves with gospel blessings while millions have never had a taste.