“No one in the modern history of this country, no president, has done m...” — Mario Cuomo Quote

No one in the modern history of this country, no president, has done more to move toward a balanced budget than has President Bill Clinton.

Barack Obama is probably one of the brightest in terms of sheer intelligence... also probably the best orator we've ever had as a president.

There's something about rhetorical violence that is ugly and worrying.

I did once answer the question 'What would you say on your tombstone?' I know what I would say: 'Mario Cuomo, 1932 - dash,' and, 'He tried.' That's it.

I think - something I learned recently looking up the meaning of ideology. If you look in American encyclopedias, it says, you know, 'Rules for - basic rules for a system of economics or politics.' If you look in the Oxford, it says that, and then it says... 'Despite - and people will hold these propositions despite events.'

My favourite restaurant is Cornerstone by Tom Brown. It's one of those places where not one bite is ever wasted, every morsel is beautiful and savoured, thought out, carefully balanced and nuanced.

I see it along our northern border - the importance of security must be balanced with humane enforcement policies that don't bully schoolchildren who are poised to contribute to our society.

I was one of these people, especially early in my career, who balanced the equation too much in favor of my job; I spent most of my life focusing on that. But becoming a dad gave me back perspective; it brought balance into my life.

I have a history of eating disorders but, as a mother, you think of being an example to your child. I'm so much more balanced than I was.