“The city is the size of a country, but has been operated like a candy store.” — 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
...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
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 that people living in countries where abortion is illegal (such as Ireland and Poland) should also receive political asylum? After… — 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 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
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