The Chinese describe themselves as political refugees. Many base that claim on China's strict population laws, which allow them to have only one child. But if we accept them as bona fide political refugees for that reason, doesn't it follow… — Ed Koch Copy Share Image
Many of the self-described "political refugees" who come here make stopovers in other countries on their way to the U.S., in places where they would be free to have as many children as they want. But they choose to continue… — Ed Koch Copy Share Image
The Chinese describe themselves as political refugees. Many base that claim on China's strict population laws, which allow them to have only one child.… — Ed Koch Copy Share Image
Citizens, thank you for all your birthday wishes. I am 88 years old today and still lucky to live in the greatest city in… — Ed Koch Copy Share Image
I injured myself politically when I took on Jesse Jackson' in the 1988 presidential campaign. I was too strident. I didn't recognize the emotional… — Ed Koch Copy Share Image
Don't tell me this is a difficult problem. If it weren't difficult, it wouldn't be a problem. — Ed Koch Copy Share Image
...what about the millions of poor in this country who desperately need assistance and services to help bring them out of poverty? Shall they… — Ed Koch Copy Share Image
It is not possible to remake the world. You can fix parts, but you can't remake the world. — Ed Koch Copy Share Image
