John Edwards Quotes (191 Quotes)

This president is shifting the tax burden right on the backs of working, middle-class Americans, ... If he spent some time out here with these middle-class families, he'd understand they can't take it.

I don't believe the people of New York are going to allow the mayoral office to be bought.

One for people who are in position of power and influence, and then one for everybody else.

I came here a year ago with a belief that we could change this country, with the belief that the politics of what was possible, the politics of hope, could overcome the politics of cynicism. The people of Iowa tonight confirmed that they believe in a positive, uplifting vision to change America.

I think the problem here is the administration is not doing the things ... that need to be done to keep this country safe, both here and abroad.

who has fought for and will continue to fight for the things that all of us believe in, more jobs, better health care, cleaner air, cleaner water, a safer world.

That's why this was such a good opportunity for me. I played in Indiana last year with some of the best post players in the league. And whoever is in there I think will give us a lift.

I actually defeated an incumbent Republican senator who was part of the Jesse Helm's political machine in North Carolina, the result of which is I'm now the senior senator from North Carolina instead of Jesse Helms, which is a very good thing for this country.

Today George Bush is laughing again. Over 1,000 Americans have lost their lives. Americans are being beheaded. Iraq is a mess, and they think this is a joke. It is clear they have no idea how to protect our troops, but they will do anything to protect their jobs.

Nobody who works full time should have to raise children in poverty or in fear that one health emergency or pink slip will drive them over the cliff.

ignored Haiti the same way he's ignored most of the countries in this hemisphere. ... We should have been engaged over a long period of time, in a serious way, at least through diplomacy, not to allow this to get to a crisis situation where it now is.

Thank God He Didn't Dance ... He didn't try to do that stupid little on-stage dance that white politicians always try to do.

Nothing makes me prouder than standing with him in this campaign,

We deserve a president who's close to our people, not close to the lobbyists, ... exclusive club.

If Bush really wants to help married couples, what he should be doing is helping them with their economic problems, their health care problems,

There is so much energy and excitement and momentum behind this campaign right now, and it's for a very simple reason,

This facility is a perfect example of helping get these kids on the right track, and we as a nation need to make a commitment as other nations have done to end poverty in our lifetime,

The president said that he would unite this country, that he was a uniter, not a divider. Have you ever seen America more divided? Have you ever seen Washington more divided?

gay and lesbian Americans are entitled to equal respect and dignity under our laws.

I've been looking forward to the time when this is a two-person race and people will focus on Senator Kerry and myself, ... It now appears that we're very close to that place, and maybe even there.

The total package revealed by Bell and BCE sends a strong message ... that the company has a decreasing interest in maintaining first-call, universal and affordable phone service.

We need a set of very specific ideas that will help to improve people's lives, and I think the country needs to hear those ideas and see what our vision is.

The North Carolina senator also criticized Bush for talking to Democrats for the first time, six days before the election. ... a record of failure.

If you want to know about John Kerry's values, ask the men who served with him in Vietnam, ... He put his life on the line for them every day -- seven days a week, 24 hours a day. They trusted him. They believed in him. They trust and believe in him today.

I didn't get to the Senate by accident.

This is America, where everything is still possible.

John Kerry has what it takes right here to be president of the United States, ... I, for one, intend to do everything in my power to make him the next president of the United States, and I ask you to join me in this cause.

It was heartbreaking to see people, pregnant women, elderly in wheelchairs, in those cramped, squalid conditions without food, water and toilets. We had no problems from the people at the convention center and that's more people than are in most Arkansas towns.

What you're going to say to a family that's lost their job because of bad trade agreements is, 'Don't worry, we've got a Washington committee that's studying this for you,'

Not only does this message work with Democratic primary voters, with independents and caucus-goers, this is a message that will go across the country and across party lines, ... American Morning.

A very smooth-talking trial lawyer and handsome devil, I've got to say.

Every single resident of New Orleans, regardless of their wealth or status, will have terrible losses and life-altering experiences, ... suffered the most from Katrina because they always suffer the most.

Mr. Vice President, I don't think the country can take four more years of this type of experience,

I would be the strongest candidate against George Bush because we have to get those people to win against George Bush in the fall,

The baseline is the same across the country. They're not making enough money. We need to raise the minimum wage. Nothing will happen without national leadership.

I'd say if you live in the United States of America and you vote for George Bush, you've lost your mind.

Millions of Americans losing their jobs over the next decade is a good thing ... I'll tell you what the solution to this problem is, to outsource this administration.

The truth of the matter is John Kerry has what it matters right here,

Someone who opposed efforts to remedy discrimination on the basis of sex and race, ... Someone who opposed measures to protect voting rights. ... The question now is, who is the real Judge Roberts

We always planned to go into March 2nd, and now we do so with wind on our backs,

If the American people want a lifelong politician in the White House, that's not me,

The facts are the vice president's company that he was CEO of, that did business with sworn enemies of the United States, paid millions of dollars in fines for providing false financial information, it's under investigation for bribing foreign officials.

denies effective remedy for patients in court.

This is an opportunity for young people to engage again. You can be their champions.

George Bush's guiding principle is a twisted reflection of the American bargain, ... Instead of opportunity for all, special privileges for none, he's given us, opportunity for all the special interests.

They are doing all they can to take this campaign for the highest office in the land down the lowest road possible, ... embrace the politics of hope.

Why would anyone want to take overtime pay away from as many as six million Americans at a time when they need that money the most

The argument for going to war with Iraq was based on intelligence that we now know was inaccurate, ... The information the American people were hearing from the president -- and that I was being given by our intelligence community -- wasn't the whole story. Had I known this at the time, I never would have voted for this war.

These are questions you should ask me and the other candidates First, how much does your plan cost Are you going to have to raise taxes on middle-class and working families to pay for it,

I think we need real change in Washington. I think we need real change in America. And I believe somebody like me, who's not been in Washington for 15 to 20 years, is the best person to bring about that change,