Quotes by Roy Cooper

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.

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

People are more important than property.

Black Lives do Matter.

If you're putting in the hours to improve your skills and open up new opportunities, a car repair shouldn't compromise your future.

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.

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

North Carolinians are determined, tough people.

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

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.