“I have a social life. But I don't discuss it.” — Ed Koch

I don't believe that in our society that we should have guns.

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.

I love being the mayor. I want to be the mayor forever.

Jews have always thought that having someone elevated with his head above the grass was not good for the Jews. I never felt that way. I believe that you have to stand up.