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“When I was first elected I got 50% of the vote in '77 in the general election. In '81 I got 75%. In '85, I got 78%. No mayor has ever gotten that high a vote. So it was not an issue. Except for people who were very hostile to me. They thought they would injure me.”

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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