I was entirely comfortable reaching across the Senate aisle to work with Democrats. Edward Brooke aislecomfortabledemocrat Change image and share on social
I'm looking for the best person irregardless of political party, of race or religion, or color of their skin. Those things don't matter to me. I want someone who's qualified, who has a qualification to character and the integrity to do the things that have to be done to save this world. Edward Brooke charactercolorintegrity share on social
Power corrupts, absolute power corrupts absolutely, and I found that out when I was Attorney General in Massachusetts. Edward Brooke absoluteabsolutelyattorney Change image and share on social
I was one of God's chosen few, no doubt about it. Not only being elected, but the joy and pleasure I derived from it. It was a wonderful life. Edward Brooke choosederivedoubt Change image and share on social
I chose the Republican Party early on in the 1950s and 1960s in Massachusetts. My father was a Republican, as was my mother, in Virginia. Edward Brooke 1950s1960schoose Change image and share on social
Politics is not a tea party. When it is time to act, you have to move fast and decisively. Edward Brooke actdecisivelyfast Change image and share on social
I had male breast cancer and had dual radical modified mastectomy, and I've spent a lot of time working with the Susan G. Komen foundation to make men aware of male breast cancer - if you have breast tissue, you can have breast cancer. Edward Brooke awarebreastcancer share on social
I am not a civil rights leader, and I don't profess to be one. Edward Brooke civilleaderprofess Change image and share on social
I've never tried to run away from my race. I was born a black man. You know that in your bones as soon as you are able to understand this country... My approach to life about race is, I don't see the difference between black people and white people. Edward Brooke approachbearblack share on social
I had made my reputation on integrity. Edward Brooke integritymakereputation Change image and share on social