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What Would Abe Say? Mario Cuomo on Abe Lincoln
September 17, 2004

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Mario Cuomo, former governor of New York, joined Center President and CEO Richard Stengel for a “Constitutional Conversation” about his new book, Why Lincoln Matters: Today More Than Ever. Cuomo discussed how issues faced during Lincoln’s presidency - equality, the role of government, war and peace, the responsibilities of the fortunate few - resonate in today's political climate and he tied the contemporary relevance of Lincoln's message to today's hot-button issues.

Mario M. Cuomo served three terms as governor of the state of New York. A New York City native, he attended St. John's University for his B.A. and his LL.B. The author of several books, he is now partner at the law firm Willkie, Farr & Gallagher. He lives in New York.