We
are terribly saddened by the passing of our friend Mario Cuomo. Mario's
life was the very embodiment of the American dream. When he placed my
name in nomination at the 1992 Democratic Convention, he said government
had "the solemn obligation to create opportunity for all our people."
In his three terms as Governor of New York, he honored that obligation.
It was Mario Cuomo's great gift and our good fortune that he was both a
sterling orator and a passionate public servant. His life was a
blessing. Our hearts and prayers go out to Matilda, Andrew, Margaret,
Maria, Madeline, Christopher, his grandchildren, and all who were
blessed by his life.
