Quote by Ed Koch

There's a nastiness out there that wants to harm me with words. These are my enemies - the ideologues, the populists, the columnists who don't like the fact that I take them on toe-to-toe. What I try to do is tell the truth. It's not the coin of the realm in politics.

There's a nastiness out there that wants to harm me with wor

Summary

In this quote, the speaker acknowledges the existence of individuals who seek to harm them through verbal attacks. These individuals are described as enemies, including ideologues, populists, and columnists who are opposed to being challenged by the speaker. The speaker emphasizes their commitment to honesty, stating that telling the truth is not necessarily valued in the political realm. By highlighting the challenges they face and their dedication to truth, the quote conveys a sense of resilience and a determination to persevere despite opposition.

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