David Paterson sworn in as NY Governor today | Jackson Free Press | Jackson, MS

David Paterson sworn in as NY Governor today

Lieutenant Governor David Paterson became the fourth black person in the state and first visually impaired person in the nation to hold the title. Although he became governor due to the resignation of Eliot Spitzer, Paterson still spoke optimistically about the future of New York, with a sense of humor to boot.

Here is a portion of the speech he gave after being sworn in:

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