Quotes from Roy Cooper

North Carolina wants its judges to be fair and impartial, and partisan politics has no place on the judges' bench.

Clean drinking water is vital to every person and community in North Carolina and stopping threats to our water safety is a top priority for state government.

The ability for every legal, registered voter to participate in our democratic process should not be a partisan issue.

North Carolinians have shown we know how to lift one another up.

When I was in the legislature, we worked to create a bipartisan plan to raise teacher pay to the national average.

As governor, one of my top priorities is supporting our children from cradle to career.

Having served as North Carolina Attorney General for 16 years, I am all too familiar with the racism, bigotry and full-out white supremacy that exist in corners of our society.

Everyone deserves to have confidence in their drinking water.

Renewable energy means good paying jobs along with clean air and water.

Some people cling to the belief that the Civil War was fought over states' rights. But history is not on their side. We cannot continue to glorify a war against the United States of America fought in the defense of slavery.

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

We need to stop shortchanging our families and future in order to line the pockets of millionaires and special interests.

I talk to teachers, nurses, police officers, and families nearly every day in North Carolina. Their desire to make a difference inspires me.

We should ensure that a kid from Nash County can get the same great education as a kid from Wake County.

We need less politics in the courtroom, not more.

One of the things that I noticed in my private law practice was the fact that so many people had gotten ripped off and would come into my office, whether it was a scam, whether it was predatory business taking advantage of them. So when I went to the General Assembly I started working on laws that helped to protect the consumer.

In my talks with business owners, I hear time and again that they have job openings but can't find workers with the skills necessary to fill them.

We are a welcoming state. Our people are welcoming.

Too many people feel stuck in the middle - not wealthy by any measure, but doing just well enough that the social safety net isn't there for them. They feel left behind by a system that isn't listening to them and an economy that isn't rewarding them for their hard work.

Parks contribute to the health and wellbeing of our communities and are an important resource for all people, including those with special needs.

Our whole community is made better when students earn the credentials or degrees they need to find a better-paying job that will help them support themselves and their families.

North Carolinians are determined, tough people.

A lot of us have the same goals of wanting a great future for our kids and good paying jobs and having clean water when you turn on the tap.

Better teacher pay combined with scholarships in exchange for teaching in our public schools can help North Carolina attract and keep talented teachers.