"John Edwards' moral and political commitment to ending poverty is well known and greatly appreciated by those of us who have worked side by side with him on solutions—like raising the minimum wage—over the years."

– Rev. Ron Stief, United Church of Christ

"John has always been interested in the poor—he has always had real compassion for other people—he has always been interested in helping other people."

– Wallace Edwards, Former Chair of Deacon Board First Baptist Church, Robbins, NC (Father of Sen. John Edwards)

"Through his leadership on poverty, the minimum wage and with the victims of Hurricane Katrina John Edwards brings morality and voice to issues too often ignored. The prophet Amos said 'let justice roll down like waters and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream.' Senator Edwards willingness to speak truth to power embodies this spirit."

– Rev. Michael C. Murphy, St. Stephen's Community Church, United Church of Christ, Lansing, MI