“North Carolina - our great state - means everything to me. I was born,...” — Roy Cooper Quote

“North Carolina - our great state - means everything to me. I was born, raised, and educated here. I started and raised my own family here. And as Governor, I want to build a state where all North Carolinians are afforded the opportunities I've had.”

“Judges make tough decisions on child abuse, divorce, property disputes, drunk driving, domestic violence and other issues that should be free from politics.”

“Transitions are a time for reflection, and a time for looking forward.”

“We must keep our eye on the ball to monitor our waterways and ensure that all North Carolinians can have full confidence in the water they drink.”

“Our Civil War history is important, but it belongs in textbooks and museums - not a place of allegiance on our Capitol grounds.”

“We need aggressive healing, a strong voice that will continue to understand that diversity is our strength.”

“But in my life, the vast majority of people that have really afforded me the opportunity to succeed were white folks.”

“I am a firm believer that upon release, ex-offenders should be afforded a second chance to become productive citizens by providing rehabilitation and education that will help them join the workforce.”

“My first school was St George's, Stonehouse, in the centre of Plymouth. At the time, the area was quite deprived, so there were no school photographs - I don't think anyone could have afforded them.”

“Dance and theatre afforded me the opportunity to discover my passion for acting, for telling stories.”

“'ER' was an all-consuming universe, but I don't have a single regret. It gave me some of the greatest friendships I have and afforded me one of the rarest commodities in an actor's life, which is the financial security to pick and choose jobs for factors besides the paycheck.”

“I don't ever want to think my time is up as a performer. I have been afforded the opportunity to sell 150 million albums, to travel to places I never thought I would go. I'm going to keep on performing. I hope it never ends.”