John Edwards Quotations

We're going to have a campaign and an election, not a coronation.

What they've learned and documented over time is actually the repayment rate for low-income families is at least as good, in some cases higher, than other families.

What he does is he comes into a ticketed event, stands at the podium, delivers a speech, may shake a few hands on his way out, ... What I've been doing is I've been in people's homes, on Main Street, in cafes -- not only talking but listening. Giving speeches does not teach you what the problems are that people are facing in their lives.

The only thing I can say is that since I have been with the SEIU, I have attended their meetings, and they've been very honest with me. I've seen a lot of integrity, and that's kept me involved with this.

George Bush doesn't get to pick our nominee, and he doesn't get to decide what this election is about, ... This president is so bankrupt of ideas that he can't even wait until the Democrats pick a nominee before he starts drudging up the past and slinging mud.

I went from being a senator, a young senator, to being considered for vice president, running for president, being a vice presidential candidate, and becoming a national public figure. All of which fed a self-focus, an egotism, a narcissism that leads you to believe that you can do whatever you want.

I was wrong to vote for this war. Unfortunately, I'll have to live with that forever. And the lesson I learned from it is to put more faith in my own judgment.

I have never loved my country more than I do today, ... All my life, America has smiled at me, and today I am smiling right back.

There simply aren't enough large equities that would allow significant liquidity without the fund having a significant shareholding. It will have to look offshore.

If you want to beat me up, feel free. You cannot beat me up more than I have already beaten up myself.