Quotes from Roy Cooper

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.

Disasters affect every state, and North Carolinians have given our own tax dollars to help neighbors and those in other states in times of crisis.

We need state government to work efficiently and keep open lines of communication with local governments. We should listen to local leaders about their opportunities and challenges and let their innovation guide the way.

We can embrace the idea of a North Carolina that's truly for all of us.

Companies that continue to innovate and invest in research and development are the kinds of high-tech job creators we want working with North Carolina.

I believe that North Carolina is Strong, Resilient and Ready to face the challenges of the future.

We want companies looking to expand to come to North Carolina because there's no better place to invest and grow.

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

Women have helped shape North Carolina in every discipline and industry, from manufacturing, medicine, and law to business, the arts, and sciences.

My commitment to rural North Carolina is personal. I understand the opportunities and challenges our rural communities face.

During Black History Month, we not only should celebrate those who have made North Carolina a better place to live for everyone, but we should also acknowledge the deep sacrifices people made to get us to where we are now.

Every February, we celebrate the heritage and contributions of African Americans in North Carolina and around the country. North Carolina holds an important place in African American history going back generations.

Let's cast aside notions of red counties or blue counties and recognize that these are artificial divisions.

In hard times, North Carolinians have shown that we bounce back. But that's not by chance. It's because we are determined. Determined to tough it out. To help each other, and leave no one behind. Determined to turn our obstacles into opportunities.

If there's one word to describe North Carolinians, it's resilient.

A strong renewable energy industry is good for our environment and our economy.

I think it's important to be up front with where you differ with your opponent and be ready to take that on.

Education is the key to opportunity and ensuring our students are ready for jobs in a 21st century economy.

We know COVID-19 hasn't affected communities equally.

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

A local pharmacy is a great place to get a safe and effective COVID vaccine as well as a flu shot. It's critical that people get these vaccines to protect themselves and slow the spread of the COVID virus as well as the flu.