We had a spectacular first-ever kickoff event last year in New York City to celebrate the resilient spirit of the city and America. We are looking forward to this season's opening game in the nation's capital, which presents a unique opportunity to salute the military and other public servants.

We are pleased to bring to New York the spirit of Sundance. Our collaboration with BAM is the keystone of our 25th Anniversary celebration plans during the year.

[Getting the truth in the New York Post has been as] difficult as finding a good hamburger in Albania.

We like to think of New York as the nation's most cosmopolitan city, a place in which the independence and freedom and values of art and culture are not questioned by anybody, [as if] that debate is over. But that debate is never really over, and Ground Zero is the perfect way to bring that debate back to the fore, even in New York.

With the spirit of my administration, New York City is poised for dramatic change, ... The era of fear has had a long enough reign.

I have been at the New York City marathon several times to watch but this time I'm delighted and excited to be competing myself. The field is very strong.