Mario Cuomo Speech (2009) - Immigration, Cuomo Family History, Early Politics

An excerpt from an appearance by former New York State Governor Mario Cuomo at the New York State Writers Institute's 25th Anniversary Celebration held November 16, 2009. Cuomo discusses his Italian parents immigration to New Jersey and his entering politics for the first time.

[@jillyoung1282]

The more I get to know this family, the more I love them! Thank you Grandpa and Grandma for starting a new life in America.

[@JulieLAgresta]

Thanks to Gov Andrew Cuomo I've been interested in the back story of his family while in Isolation. I don't live in the USA but I have watched many interviews with Gov Mario Cuomo & what an Amazing man he was. His family must be so proud & what a legacy he left behind.

[@yellolab09]

Mario, Your parents life WAS elegant. It was the very embodiment of elegance. Rest in Peace. Shame on Us..You shoulda been president.

[@myrtle6179]

This was a beautiful and funny story! I don't know him and yet I feel like do know him. His life and legacy is AMAZING!

[@ajon6205]

Too bad his sons are tarnishing his name.

[@Applecrisp4]

Ty for laughs you are truly the best

[@elenamamais6047]

How precious our past generations were - and we did not know at the time. These people lived (through experience) life and brought forth wisdom for future generations. Sometimes it is only when they pass and we gravely miss their presence, we reflect back at how truly lucky we were to have had them in our lives. And even though he might have questioned 'Who is God', Signor Mario honored his ancestors, his grandparents, his beloved parents, - that is a BIG one of the ten Commandments. Rest in peace dearest soul. It is of late that I have been watching these videos of eloquent Mario Cuomo - perhaps because of his son Andrea Marco Cuomo or mainly because of reliving the endless grief (that truly never goes away) of my own beloved father in these times of crisis where the world is literally being brought to a halt.

[@amardizz821]

a great man.

[@josephfelicejr.2420]

I met Mario cumo a long time ago he was a great man

[@MartinUnterlaa]

excellent and funny speech!

[@goolag6536]

Im from NYC. Mario was a great governor. His son Andrew is a stunad and a embarrassment.

[@vivadios7065]

Viva sicilia Viva italy Viva NYC

[@ajon6205]

If only his sons could live up to his name.

[@chetstedman6395]

THE KIDS YOU BOUGHT, THEY ALL LEFT LOL.