Therefore, perhaps it’s not much of a surprise that Chris took his vacation when he did.

He also expressed feeling a sense of familial obligation in advising Andrew (viaThe Washington Examiner).

Cuomo on-air or behind the scenes," they explained.

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“In part because, as he has said on his show, he could never be objective.

But also because he often serves as a sounding board forhis brother.”

He started off by thanking his friends and family for their patience, including his brother Andrew Cuomo.

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“The situation is unlike anything I could have imagined.

And yet, I know what matters at work and at home,” he explained.

“Everyone knows you support your family.

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I know and appreciate that you get that.