I'm coming to the end of my life. I do reflect on what I've done for the 85 years that I have been given so far. And I'm proud of what I've done. — 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
