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.
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 f… - Jane Byrne
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 f…
- Jane Byrne
I accept that responsibility and ask only that I be judged by my performance as its chief executive. - Jane Byrne
I accept that responsibility and ask only that I be judged by my performance as its chief executive.
Chicago kept industry, attracted new business, became the center for convention trade and transportation. - Jane Byrne
Chicago kept industry, attracted new business, became the center for convention trade and transportation.
The nation can no longer afford to continue policies that hasten the flight of persons to the distant suburbs. - Jane Byrne
The nation can no longer afford to continue policies that hasten the flight of persons to the distant suburbs.
Tonight - by taking this solemn oath - I am no longer a private citizen but the Mayor of the City of Chicago. - Jane Byrne
Tonight - by taking this solemn oath - I am no longer a private citizen but the Mayor of the City of Chicago.
The people ask much, often more than any government can give. We must resist the temptation to promise solutions to all problems. - Jane Byrne
The people ask much, often more than any government can give. We must resist the temptation to promise solutions to all problems.
Politics never takes a holiday in Chicago. - Jane Byrne
Politics never takes a holiday in Chicago.
For my part, I plan to work out a fair and adequate redistribution of city services to all city neighborhoods. - Jane Byrne
For my part, I plan to work out a fair and adequate redistribution of city services to all city neighborhoods.
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 it… - Jane Byrne
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 it…
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