In these difficult economic times, we must make sure that we respect one another, serve one another, and protect one another. We must make one thing plain: hate has no place in the Empire State.
I call upon all parents to increase their efforts to teac
their children respect for all people--no matter their race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability or national origin. And we must strengthen our school-based curriculum to reinforce the critical message of acceptance and tolerance.
Source: 2009 State of the State address to NY legislature
Jan 7, 2009
Champion for minority- and women-owned businesses
As New York State Senate minority leader, Paterson served as the primary champion for minority- and women-owned businesses in New York.
As a result, Governor Spitzer asked Mr. Paterson to continue to lead New York State on these issues as lieutenant governor.
Source: Official website, www.ny.gov/ltgov/, “About”
Mar 15, 2008
