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Former Mayor Of Chicago Inspirational Quotes (42)

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The people ask much, often more than any government can give. We must resist the temptation to promise solutions to all problems.
Jane Byrne
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The Chicago Symphony is considered the greatest orchestra in the world.
Jane Byrne
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The people of Chicago are a proud people - and for good reason.
Jane Byrne
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If you cut funding to libraries, you cut the lifeblood of our communities.
Richard M. Daley
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The more killing and homicides you have, the more havoc it prevents.
Richard M. Daley
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A newspaper is the lowest thing there is.
Richard J. Daley
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Don't worry if they're Democrats or Republicans. Give them service and they'll become Democrats.
Richard J. Daley
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If we are to succeed, we must recognize that the community redevelopment is not solely the rehabilitation of housing, or putting a mall in the business strips.
Jane Byrne
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They have vilified me, they have crucified me - yes, they have even criticized me!
Richard J. Daley
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I pledge tonight to be Mayor for all of the people of this city - for one Chicago.
Jane Byrne
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Power is dangerous unless you have humility.
Richard J. Daley
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Look at our Lords disciples. One denied Him one doubted Him one betrayed Him. If our Lord couldn't have perfection, how are you going to have it in city government?
Richard J. Daley
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Chicago is one city. We shall work as one people for our common good and our common goals.
Harold Washington
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We are going to sign a treaty with Mexico. We are competing internationally. We need another international airport for international cargo, international travel, international businesses.
Richard M. Daley
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I am a Democrat. I have been one all of my life.
Jane Byrne
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We as Democrats have no apologies to make to anyone.
Richard J. Daley
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As I visited the various neighborhoods in the campaign, I learned fast that it's a mistake to think that all of the wisdom and possible solutions to our problems are available only in this building.
Jane Byrne
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We must care. We must all care. And while I am working, while the governments is working, so must the people also work.
Jane Byrne
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Tonight - by taking this solemn oath - I am no longer a private citizen but the Mayor of the City of Chicago.
Jane Byrne
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City employees will be hired and promoted because of their abilities - without outside interference.
Jane Byrne
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I cannot watch the city of Chicago be destroyed by petty politics and bad government.
Harold Washington
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So you keep raising these taxes, and all of a sudden the business community says, 'Why are we here? We can go someplace else and use their phones.' That's one of the problems that directly affects the business community.
Richard M. Daley
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Be assured that I did not become the Mayor of Chicago to preside over its decline.
Jane Byrne
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We have to face it: in America today the way to have fun and celebrate is to break a store window and take something. That's the way it is, today in America, and we have to accept it
Richard J. Daley
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