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“If you don't like the President, it costs you 90 bucks to fly to Washington to picket. If you don't like the governor, it costs you 60 bucks to fly to Albany to picket. If you don't like me - 90 cents.”

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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