[The UN should remain in New York] because every country needs a cesspool. And the UN is always interesting as a theater… — Ed Koch Copy Share Image
Water, water, everywhere, Atlantic and Pacific. But New York City's got them beat, Our aqua is terrific! — Ed Koch Copy Share Image
The knife of corruption endangered the life of New York City. The scalpel of the law is making us well again. — Ed Koch Copy Share Image
I think I have a very good reputation amongst the gay population and among the whole country because I stood up on… — Ed Koch Copy Share Image
Have you ever lived in the suburbs? It's sterile. It's nothing. It's wasting your life, and people do not wish to waste… — Ed Koch Copy Share Image
There was always a love-hate relationship with New York in the rest of the country, but I made them feel more love… — Ed Koch Copy Share Image
...the mayor should not be advancing a policy that encourages [illegal] immigrants to think of New York City as their safe haven. — Ed Koch Copy Share Image
I wake up every morning and say to myself, Well, I'm still in New York. Thank you, God. — 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