The true privilege of being Mayor is that I have the opportunity to be everyone's neighbor..

Boston is the engine of the state's economy..

He was a man of great statue.

Preparing our city to achieve its destiny will require strong leadership..

And for the city's birthday, we will host events in every neighborhood of the city, inviting all of our residents to share in the celebration of Bost….

Children need continuity as they grow and learn..

And it was from Boston that one in every six American families began their journey into the land of the free..

The true value of sport is more than the skills that young people learn..

One of our key strategies has been to restructure traditional high schools into small learning communities with personalized attention and a range of….

I am also committed to providing city employees with housing assistance..

It's like an Alcatraz around my neck.

We must be vigilant in our actions towards criminals, and innovative in our approach towards solving crime..

Here's what I see all across this great city - people working together to make Boston a better place to live and to raise children, to grow and pursu….

I'm driven. I have the opportunity to change people's lives..

I grew up with a Christmas tree, I'm going to stay with a Christmas tree..

I'm proud to report that in 2004 alone, we approved 3,600 new units of housing - our best year ever!.

Tonight, I am pleased to announce that I have secured $1 million from the Convention Host Committee to fund the beautification of Boston's neighborho….

I brought together experts from health care, business, academic institutions, and the community to develop a comprehensive blueprint for eliminating ….

In the 1990s, we introduced Boston's community policing strategy. We reversed the tide of violent crime that threatened our city, and we established ….

2004 was a great year for Boston! The Patriots won the Super Bowl! Boston hosted its first national political convention! And - the Red Sox won the W….

Boston is known for its innovation..