Stephen Minarik Quotations

There is no question that John Faso and I have different opinions of who should be our candidate for governor this year that is clear. But at least our party is providing John an opportunity to seek the nomination.

We want everyone to feel part of the process,

Of course, I thought about that, ... But I kind of treat people for what they do on their own.

He'll provide an excellent challenge to Hillary Clinton.

John's running and I'm not sure about Ed yet. If John's our candidate, we'd be happy to have that. And, we'd be happy to have Ed Cox.

Tom Golisano is a smart business guy, and as a business guy, he's going to do things to keep all his options open,

We welcome ... all New Yorkers to join the Republican Party.

Every candidate to this point in our process has stated, on the record before God and all of our party's vice chairs and chairs, that they will not cause a primary if not selected as one of our candidates, ... Spin aside, each made a commitment. If they tell you different, it speaks volumes about their character.

I spoke with him yesterday and he said he was reviewing whether or not to run.

This is America. We have no control to tell people they can't run for office. It shouldn't be that way anyway, ... frankly, we'd prefer that he participate in our process.

That hurdle is a big deal, ... This is a party that supports Governor Pataki.

He's ready to go, ... He brings credentials to the table.

He called Weld ''an outstanding candidate for governor.