Congressman Peter King has praised the life and work of former New York governor Hugh Carey, who died earlier this month.
King, a Republican, praised Carey for being an "outstanding governor" who had "literally saved New York City and New York State from bankruptcy and financial collapse."
Said King of Democrat Carey: "He was a war hero, an outstanding congressman and a regular neighborhood guy with a terrific sense of humor. Hugh Carey represented the best of politics and government. I was proud to call him a friend.
May he rest in peace."
