“North Carolina is blessed with amazing coastal resources and we need t...” — Roy Cooper Quote

“North Carolina is blessed with amazing coastal resources and we need to safeguard our coast because it helps drive our economy.”

“We have to do what we think is right, even though we may have to stand up to some loud voices in our own parties in order to get something done.”

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

“My first responsibility as governor is to protect North Carolinians and keep them safe.”

“We cannot continue leaving teachers behind but expecting them to lead the way for our children.”

“It's not enough to just say we won't discriminate, we must show it.”

“I need to be looking at what's important in North Carolina, and you better believe that's what I will do.”

“The factory work that lifted millions out of poverty in places like China and Vietnam probably did cost some workers in North Carolina and Wallonia their jobs.”

“Almost forty-five years after my parents first became Americans, I stand before you and them tonight as the proud governor of the state of South Carolina.”

“I doubt the people of North Carolina will be content to allow the governor to decide or even unduly influence selecting their senator.”

“On matters of race, South Carolina has a tough history. We all know that. Many of us have seen it in our own lives - in the lives of our parents and our grandparents. We don't need reminders.”

“Back home in South Carolina, you have a lot of little soul food restaurants you can run to and get some quick, decent food.”