“For the fifth year in a row, the Bush budget cuts city core services to pay for wealthy tax breaks. And once again, the mayor's requests were not funded.”
“I think that Giuliani and Bratton deserve a lot of credit for changing the mind-set in the city that crime is an insoluble problem. I like the idea how he used technology to help us level the playing field with criminals, ... He picked good people and held them accountable.”
“Look, I can't say the polls mean nothing when I'm in fourth and then think they're a big deal when I'm in second, but I'm clearly moving up while the others aren't. So, that's got to be a good sign in any campaign.”
“Look - this is a philosophical difference some of us have in this party. I want to drive this party to a place we can win, not only in this election but the elections of 2006 and 2008. I'm tired of losing.”