Edward Irving Koch was a United States Congressman from 1969 to 1977 and the Mayor of New York City from 1978 to 1989.
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“The best way to lose weight is to close your mouth - something very difficult for a politician. Or watch your food - just watch it, don't eat it.”
Edward Koch
“You punch me, I punch back. I do not believe it's good for ones self-respect to be a punching bag.”
“If they don't want to pay for it, they can stop drinking it.”
“I'm not the type to get ulcers. I give them.”
“The mere process of growing old together will make the slightest acquaintance seem a bosom friend.”
“The fireworks begin today. Each diploma is a lighted match. Each one of you is a fuse.”
“In action be primitive; in foresight, a strategist.”
“The art of creation is older than the art of killing.”
“The knife of corruption endangered the life of New York City. The scalpel of the law is making us well again.”
“Water, water, everywhere, Atlantic and Pacific. But New York City's got them beat, Our aqua is terrific!”