Andrew Cuomo

"It's almost inconsequential."

"I fought for, and I believe a woman has the right to come forward and express her opinion and express issues and concerns that she has."

"You put the CDC caution on indoor dining together with the rate of transmission and the density and the crowding, that is a bad situation."

"Congratulations, you represented your people well. More have died."

"I agree that, as governor of New York, that we need help desperately and something is better than nothing."

"When you hear that holiday music... think COVID Grinch and be on alert."

"It doesn't have any practical effect."

"Forget the politics. It's over. The election's over."

"There are reporters who just are unprofessional, don't know the facts, and ask really biased questions."

"How beautiful is that?"

"I believe that law enforcement officer violates his or her constitutional duty."

"It’s flattering – I accepted on behalf of the people of the state, and I think it’s flattering to the people of the state."

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said that there would likely be even more restrictions on public life.

"What are you talking about? What are you talking about? 'You're now going to override.' We did it already! That's the law!"

"COVID weakened our immune system, and when your immune system is weakened, then you get attacked by other viruses."

"He tries to bully people."

Azar went on to say that Cuomo's team has been doing a "really good job" working with HHS.

"Well, it’s good news/bad news."

"I think the political pressure of denying COVID is gone."

Those deemed essential workers by the state, from nurses to grocery store workers, are exempt from the rules.