I don't want people to think that this was for nothing. Judy recognizes that the leadership style needs to change.

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Her actions over the years have served to diminish the power of the legislature.

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It was a leap of faith. I hope he fulfills the expectations that he activated today. He has the energy. It's up to the administration to give him the resources.

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It would be a good move to endorse the first African-American presiding officer and an Italian-Irish soccer mom from Great Neck. We're poster children for the New York State Democratic primary voters.

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I've been under intense pressure to come back to work, but the best my colleagues can do is a backroom deal.

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I'm sure when Chuck Schumer needs information from the Congressional Budget Office, he doesn't have to check with Harry Reid, the Democratic Senate leader. I expect to be calling Mr. Naughton directly as I always have in the past. If she wants to know what I'm doing, she can always call me. I'll be happy to respond.

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