...what about the millions of poor in this country who desperately need assistance and services to help bring them out of poverty? Shall they go to the back of the line? and shall those who have made a dramatic illegal… — Ed Koch Copy Share Image
Like many others, I'm deeply sympathetic to the huge numbers of people looking to come here today to escape suffering and poverty in their own lands. But as a country, we cannot afford to have a total open-door policy without… — 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
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
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
Don't tell me this is a difficult problem. If it weren't difficult, it wouldn't be a problem. — Ed Koch Copy Share
...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
It is not possible to remake the world. You can fix parts, but you can't remake the world. — Ed Koch Copy Share
When I came in, the city was on the edge of bankruptcy. I'm proud of what I did. I built the foundation that mayors… — Ed Koch Copy Share
The fireworks begin today. Each diploma is a lighted match. Each one of you is a fuse. — Ed Koch Copy Share
Life is indeed precious, and I believe the death penalty helps affirm this fact. — Ed Koch Copy Share
