John Edwards quotes

John Edwards is an American lawyer and former politician who served as a U.S. Senator from North Carolina. Known for his advocacy on issues such as poverty and healthcare, he was also the Democratic nominee for Vice President in 2004. He later faced significant public scrutiny due to personal controversies. Here are 7 of his quotes:

I think that Jesus would be disappointed in our ignoring the plight of those around us who are suffering and our focus on our own selfish short-term needs. I think he would be appalled, actually.

John Edwards

Let me be clear: Under no circumstances can Iran be allowed to have nuclear weapons. ... To ensure that Iran never gets nuclear weapons, we need to keep all options on the table. Let me reiterate--all options must remain on the table.

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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.

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I have grown up in the bright light of America.

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I don't think God's through with me.

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South Carolina, as a matter of compromise, displays the Confederate flag on a flagpole in front of the state capitol. Because I grew up in the South and believe that the Confederate flag is a very divisive symbol, I have stated publicly a number of times that I believe that South Carolina should remove the flag from the state capitol grounds.

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