"Edward Regan was a giant among men of public finance. He was a quiet, deliberate man who vehemently fought for the taxpayer and passionately argued against poor fiscal choices. He soundly managed the state's public pension fund and wisely argued against New York's heavy debt load. He achieved a great many things in his career and served the people of New York with great integrity and great skill. He held a deep respect for the Office of the State Comptroller. I valued his friendship and the good counsel that he provided to me. I offer my condolences to Ned's family and commit to doing my best to live up to his example as I serve in the office he cared so deeply about and worked so hard to make effective."