The Governor maintained that his policy has always been to forbid senior administration officials to play a role in fund raising for him.

The Governor maintained that the cuts would still leave New York as one of the most generous welfare states in the country.

The Governor and his advisers maintain that he has an admirable record but has failed to sell it.

The Governor maintained that a tuition increase was unnecessary.

The Governor has long maintained that any state bailout must include concessions from the district's teachers.

But the Governor maintained that all of the changes he proposed could be made administratively and without legislation.

The Governor of the Pitcairn Islands maintains a separate flag.

The Governor also maintained strongly that the charge on hospital revenues would not be a tax although some hospital officials disputed that.

The Governor maintains that there is "more to it than just acting."

The Governor maintained that he was shocked to learn that his remarks had created such a stir.