New York Republicans need to appear socially moderate, and indeed often are on such issues as abortion.

New York Republicans, of course, have the same problem.

Yet every New York Republican agreed to allow a vote on the cuts.

New York Republicans, however, are sure of one thing.

Not that New York Republicans want for problems of their own.

New York Republicans have not encountered this situation before.

"I think that New York Republicans have some issues to sort out," he said.

New York Republicans are not the only lawmakers in their party to support funds for the arts.

No one thought he was any more serious on that score than New York Republicans.

"New York Republicans have never had an opportunity like the one that we have today," he said.