March 12, 2008

Statement from Nassau County Executive Tom Suozzi

We are all shocked and saddened by the revelations regarding Governor Spitzer.  My sympathy goes out to the Spitzer family as well as my best wishes for better times ahead.

My best wishes also go out to my good friend David Paterson, to whom we pledge our complete support and cooperation, to make his transition as smooth and successful as possible. 

As Chairman of the New York State Commission on Property Tax Relief, I have worked closely with many members of the executive staff.  I look forward to continuing this important work under David’s direction.

In America, our institutions are stronger than the people who preside over them. We have a system of government premised on the fact that the individuals that serve us are subject to failure.  But that same system is designed to ensure that no matter the setback, we as a people will be able to change course and continue to move forward.  And under Governor Paterson, we will move forward.  We wish him great success.