Bernard Kerik

“The criminal justice system in this country is broken.”

“On Sept. 11, 2001, thousands of first responders heroically rushed to the scene and saved tens of thousands of lives. We owe them an enormous debt of gratitude that can never be repaid.”

“You don't get to be a respected cop by being a nice guy.”

“I made mistakes. I'm not perfect. I've never claimed to be.”

“My life has been a rollercoaster. I've been on top of the world, and I've been to the bottom.”

“For me, the most difficult thing is that I don't get to be a cop anymore.”

“Leadership is not a popularity contest; it's about making the right decisions.”

“You can't be a cop if you're not a realist.”

“The pardon doesn't erase the past, but it gives me a future.”

“Politics is a dirty business.”