Congressman Jerrold Nadler (NY-08), today issued the following statement on incoming Governor David Paterson.  Effective Monday, Lieutenant Governor Paterson will be the Governor of New York, following the resignation of Governor Elliot Spitzer.  Rep. Nadler’s statement follows:

“In the more than twenty years that I have been privileged to know David Paterson as a friend and colleague, I have seen his intellect, his command of government and his commitment to public service at work for the people of New York.  In this difficult moment, New Yorkers can rest assured that David is the right leader to bring us forward. We in government are united behind our next Governor, David Paterson.  My thoughts and prayers are also with the Spitzer family during this time.”