Governor Cuomo: 'This Is a Societal Crisis'
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo addresses the need for new gun laws and discusses what Democrats need to do to get Republicans to pass legislation.
"This is a societal crisis," says @NYGovCuomo about the need for new gun legislation.
— Brian Lehrer Show (@BrianLehrer) October 6, 2015
"I didn't call for a government shutdown," @NYGovCuomo tells @BrianLehrer; says Rs good at pushing priroties, Ds must do same w gun control
— Ben Max (@TweetBenMax) October 6, 2015
As tough as the laws are in NY, I’m not anti-gun, says @NYGovCuomo. "I'm a gun owner. I get it."
— Brian Lehrer Show (@BrianLehrer) October 6, 2015
.@BrianLehrer asks if @NYGovCuomo can show SAFE Act has reduced gun deaths in NY; Cuomo says not easy to show, but believes it "in my heart"
— Ben Max (@TweetBenMax) October 6, 2015
"The system is crumbling," says @NYGovCuomo of transo infrastructure. "We have to step up + do massive reconstruction." #RunningLate
— Brian Lehrer Show (@BrianLehrer) October 6, 2015
.@BrianLehrer says both BdB & Cuomo committed to MTA; Cuomo interrupts to say, if mayor is committed, he's got to put $ where his mouth is
— Ben Max (@TweetBenMax) October 6, 2015
FACT CHECK: City does not have a surplus. Budget is balanced for FY16. Small out-year gaps beyond that. @BrianLehrer
— Amy Spitalnick (@amyspitalnick) October 6, 2015
