Paterson sworn in as NY governor

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Source: AP

By VALERIE BAUMAN, Associated Press Writer 38 minutes ago

ALBANY, N.Y. - David Paterson was officially sworn in as New York's governor on Monday, becoming the state's first black chief executive and vowing to move past the prostitution scandal that has rocked the state Capitol.

Paterson, who is legally blind, was interrupted at several times during his address with thunderous applause. Before he gave his inaugural address, lawmakers in attendance gave him a two-minute standing ovation and chanted his name: "David! David! David!"

"This transition today is an historic message to the world: That we live by the same values that we profess, and we are a government of laws, not individuals," Paterson said.
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"We move forward. Today is Monday. There is work to be done," Paterson said. "There was an oath to be taken. There's trust that needs to be restored. There are issues that need to be addressed."


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[MNDemNY]

1. Gotta lov it!

A great man, I wish him all the luck.

[ronnykmarshall]

2. Nice picture. I'll post a few more from that article.

[LisaM]

3. He seems like a prize.

I hadn't heard of him before, but from everything I've heard over the weekend, this seems like a great thing.

[LiberalFighter]

4. May he govern without scandals and when he leaves office it is with respect.

[alfredo]

5. I watched his speech on CSPAN. He looks like a good guy.

[connecticut yankee]

6. I understand

that there is no one that doesn't like him.

Unlike his predecessor.

[alfredo]

7. Let's hope he uses that goodwill wisely.