Ed Koch
Ed Koch
Edward Irving "Ed" Kochwas an American lawyer, politician, political commentator, movie critic and reality television arbitrator. He served in the United States House of Representatives from 1969 to 1977 and three terms as mayor of New York City from 1978 to 1990...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionPolitician
Date of Birth12 December 1924
CityBronx, NY
CountryUnited States of America
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But nevertheless, I always believed today as he does, that if the United Nations hadn't been created, we would be creating it.
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The fireworks begin today. Each diploma is a lighted match, each one of you is a fuse
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I think he is in the great tradition of Pat Moynihan.
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I said, to be a New Yorker you have to live here for six months, and if at the end of the six months you find you walk faster, talk faster, think faster, you're a New Yorker.
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If you agree with me on 9 out of 12 issues, vote for me. If you agree with me on 12 out of 12 issues, see a psychiatrist.
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I can explain it to you, but I can't comprehend it for you.
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Water, water, everywhere, Atlantic and Pacific. But New York City's got them beat, Our aqua is terrific!
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The fireworks begin today. Each diploma is a lighted match. Each one of you is a fuse.