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George Elmer Pataki (/ p ə ˈ t ɑː k i /; born June 24, 1945) is an American politician who served as the 53rd Governor of New York from 1995 to 2006. He previously served in the State Legislature from 1985 to 1994, and as the Mayor of Peekskill from 1981 to 1984.
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May 28, 2015 · He's a long shot, but here are five things to know about George Pataki: 1. He defeated the liberal icon Mario Cuomo to win the governorship in 1994. It was a big midterm sweep for the GOP that...
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- DC:You were governor during 9/11, and it was a very hectic day that Tuesday. Tell me what was going through your mind that Tuesday when you learned what was happening in New York City, the Pentagon, during the attacks.
- GP: As soon as I saw the second plane hit the tower, I knew we were under attack. You have to set aside emotions, and feelings, and just spring into action.
- DC: As you and I both know, 9/11 really lasted quite a while in New York City. There was searching for victims, the cleanup process, and then figuring out what was going to happen next.
- GP: Well, Dan, one of the real problems of September 11 and the days after was that we didn’t know what might happen next. So, that was one thing we had to do, starting an Office of Homeland Security, essentially from scratch, and putting in place laws and protocols to protect us.
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Sep 10, 2021 · Former Gov. George Pataki shares his memories and insights on the state's response to the 9/11 attacks, 20 years later. Watch the full episode of New York NOW, a local public television program presented by WMHT.
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Governor George Pataki served three terms as the 53rd Governor of the state of New York. During his tenure, Governor Pataki focused on several key issues, including tax cuts, economic development, criminal justice reform and the creation of charter schools in the state.
Jun 24, 2015 · George Elmer Pataki ( / pəˈtɑːki /; born June 24, 1945) is an American politician who served as the 53rd Governor of New York from 1995 to 2006. He previously served in the State Legislature from 1985 to 1994, and as the Mayor of Peekskill from 1981 to 1984.
May 28, 2015 · George E. Pataki served three terms as governor of New York, winning office as a fiscal conservative who was considered a moderate on social issues, and earned strong support among...
