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Former Mayor Of Chicago Inspirational Quotes (42)

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What is so remarkable about the success of affirmative action is that it has been accomplished despite the Justice Department and the policies of the federal government.
Harold Washington
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Our universities and museums are respected around the country.
Jane Byrne
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The strength of the Democratic Party of Cook County is not something that just happened.
Richard J. Daley
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When there were fears about the future of this nation's older cities... when a few of the cities teetered on the brink of bankruptcy, all eyes were focused on Chicago for contrast.
Jane Byrne
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The police are not here to create disorder, they're here to preserve disorder.
Richard J. Daley
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Let's not be overconfident, we still have to count the votes.
Harold Washington
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Chicago’s neighborhoods have always been the city’s greatest strength.
Jane Byrne
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I am interested in garnering the white vote, and the black vote, and the Latin vote, and the Asian vote, and the business vote, and the labor vote.
Harold Washington
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What is inherently wrong with the word 'politician' if the fellow has devoted his life to holding public office and trying to do something for his people?
Richard J. Daley
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Alcohol and drug addiction are problems, and we should use outside agencies that know the business. They do business all over the country. Why don't we contract them to do it? See, we should be in certain businesses.
Richard M. Daley
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Television and radio do a wonderful job in focusing attention on the problems of our society.
Richard J. Daley
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In the days and months I spent walking through the various communities of this city, I found that Chicago did not work for everyone, however.
Jane Byrne
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I have been urged by the earnest pleas of thousands of people to enter this race. Therefore, I hereby declare my candidacy for Mayor of Chicago.
Harold Washington
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I accept that responsibility and ask only that I be judged by my performance as its chief executive.
Jane Byrne
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In the housing projects, people talked of ways to reduce crime, relieve overcrowding, and they were good ideas that we plan to study, and possibly implement.
Jane Byrne
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The nation can no longer afford to continue policies that hasten the flight of persons to the distant suburbs.
Jane Byrne
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But always I was a private citizen whose activities in government or political party were appointive.
Jane Byrne
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But I am committed to keeping this city a strong and viable center for commerce and industry, for continuing to make it a place of opportunity for its citizens.
Jane Byrne
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