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Quote by Ed Koch

“Have confidence in your decisions. Make them expeditiously, and stay with them as long as you believe you are correct no matter what others say. However, when you conclude you were in error, do not hesitate to announce the error publicly and change course.”

Quote by Ed Koch

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Ed Koch, a former United States Representative, was born on December 12, 1924, and passed away on February 1, 2013. He was known for his candid and passionate style during his political career. more

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