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The former U.S. Rep. from upstate New York promises to listen to constituents from all parts of the Empire State as its new Senator.

"I realize that for many New Yorkers this is the first time you've heard my name and you don't know much about me."

Says she has looked up to Hillary Clinton throughout her career, aspires to follow in her footsteps.

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Earlier: Paterson calls her "the best candidate" among the slew he interviewed. Says decision was not based on gender, geographic location, etc.

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