Quotes from Roy Cooper

As Governor, I'll work to improve police-community relationships, because everyone is safer when a sense of mutual trust and respect prevails.

It is an incredible honor and privilege to serve as the governor of this great state, and I will work to be a governor of all of North Carolina.

We can respect our disagreements, but we must cherish our democracy.

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

Being elected to serve the people of every county, every city, every legislative district, and every community in between helps me realize just how big and diverse our state really is.

People are more important than property.

Our schools have made our state great, and we have to make our public schools the best they can be.

My goals as governor are to help all North Carolinians be better educated, healthier and have more money in their pockets so that they can live more abundant, purposeful lives.

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

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.

I'm committed to raising teacher pay and will fight to make significant progress every year until we get there.

I ran for Governor to change the priorities in Raleigh because middle class shouldn't mean second-class.

North Carolinians work hard and don't ask for much. They don't care if something is a Democratic idea or a Republican idea. They just want an opportunity for a good job in a place they are proud to call home.

Stalking brings fear, uncertainty, and violence into the lives of victims. Public awareness is a crucial step forward in protecting women and men from stalking and intimate partner violence.

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

Making community college more accessible means more of our high school graduates can learn the skills they need to get good paying jobs.

If we want to recruit and keep the best educators, we need to pay them better.

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

We don't want cost to be a barrier to good students getting a higher education.

In Raleigh, partisan battles, power struggles and lawsuits might grab the headlines, but we have to work together where we can. To look beyond ourselves to see what's right for the state, regardless of who's in power. That's what the people of North Carolina want us to do, and what common sense demands us to do.

A talented workforce, excellent access to markets and a competitive business climate make our state a top destination for global manufacturers.

In rural North Carolina, you find strong people who are driven by purpose and committed to working together: neighbor helping neighbor. You will find local farms like I used to work on, and family-owned businesses, like I used to own.

The dedicated men and women of the Highway Patrol work tirelessly, every day and through all the long nights of the year, to protect the people of North Carolina, and I'm grateful for their service.

North Carolina enjoys a worldwide reputation as a center for textile research and workers. Our excellent business climate and location offer international firms an ideal place to reach and serve customers in the United States.