I actually defeated an incumbent Republican senator who was part of the Jesse Helm's political machine in North Carolina, the result of which is I'm now the senior senator from North Carolina instead of Jesse Helms, which is a very good thing for this country. John Edwards carolinacountrydefeat share on social
South Carolina, as a matter of compromise, displays the Confederate flag on a flagpole in front of the state capitol. Because I grew up in the South and believe that the Confederate flag is a very divisive symbol, I have stated publicly a number of times that I believe that South Carolina should remove the flag from the state capitol grounds. John Edwards capitolcarolinacompromise share on social
There's no question that I've done wrong. I take full responsibility for having done wrong. I will regret for the rest of my life the pain and the harm that I've caused to others. But I did not break the law. John Edwards breakcausefull share on social
I would not, under any circumstances, try to impose my personal faith and belief on the rest of the country. I don't think that's right. I don't think that's appropriate. John Edwards beliefcircumstancecountry Change image and share on social
I think that America is a nation of faith. I do believe that. Certainly by way of heritage - there's a powerful Christian thread through all of American history. John Edwards americaamericanchristian Change image and share on social
In America we believe that every child, no matter where they live, who their family is, or what the color of their skin, is entitled to as good an education as the richest parent in America can give to their children. John Edwards americachildcolor share on social
I'm their sole parent, and there is nothing more important than being the best father I can be. John Edwards fatherimportantparent Change image and share on social
I was slapped down to the ground when my son Wade died in 1996, in April of 1996. John Edwards aprildiegrind Change image and share on social
I'm not sure I had a political career for the future anyway. I'm not sure that politics was what I wanted to spend my life doing. John Edwards careerfuturelife Change image and share on social
I have grown up in the bright light of America. John Edwards americabrightgrow Change image and share on social