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No, I am not a homosexual. If I were a homosexual, I would hope I

No, I am not a homosexual. If I were a homosexual, I would hope I would have the courage to say so. Whats cruel is that you are forcing me to say I am not a homosexual. This means you are putting homosexuals down. I dont want to do that. – Ed Koch

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Theres a nastiness out there that wants to harm me with words. These are my enemies – the ideologues, the populists, the columnists who dont like the fact that I take them on toe-to-toe. What I try to do is tell the truth. Its not the coin of the realm in politics. – Ed Koch

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Ed Koch
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There was always a love-hate relationship with New York in the rest of the country, but I made them feel more love than hate. – Ed Koch

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I was drafted into the Army when I was 19 and came out at age 22. Most people that I knew didnt think theyd come home alive. I didnt think I would either, so I was happy when I did. – Ed Koch

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We must remind Americans that the promise of opportunity remains unbroken – that every person in this great nation can succeed through hard work, courage and personal responsibility. – Brian Sandoval

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I have outwalked the furthest city light…. – Robert Frost

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