Quotes by David Dinkins

“I personally like him very much, ... but hes a Republican.”

“I like the mayor, but it doesnt mean Ill endorse his candidacy, ... fine Democratic nominee.”

“This election is not about friendship but about who can do the best job of leading New York and bringing together its diverse people,”

“I am not here to criticize the mayor, who I consider a friend,”

“Ed Koch is an excellent example, but Im not here to bash Ed either,”

“I know the mayor feels a loyalty to those Republicans that have supported his candidacy and support him now, as well he should. Like, say, Rudy Giuliani. And I understand that, ... But I would hope that people would understand the depth of my feeling about Democrats that have supported me.”

“criticize the incumbent, who I consider a friend.”

“Were clear on one thing, ... I support Freddy Ferrer.”

“I think those guys at the Post need to get their minds out of the gutter,”

Some of us claim that New York City is the capital of the country, indeed the capital of the world. Now, that may be a bit much for those who dont come from New York, but clearly we are an important city for reasons of our cultural advantages.[David Dinkins ex NYC Mayor]

Well, Im not sure, but of one thing I am certain: History judges one differently than contemporary observers, and so I think that as time passes, I hope that not me personally so much, but our administration will be seen for some of the things that we accomplished.

The art and culture that is New York, communications, finance, all these things help make up New York. The rest of the country should be happy that we are what we are.