The nation can no longer afford to continue policies that hasten the flight of persons to the distant suburbs.

- Jane Byrne

Politics never takes a holiday in Chicago.

- 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

Chicago kept industry, attracted new business, became the center for convention trade and transportation.

- Jane Byrne

Tonight - by taking this solemn oath - I am no longer a private citizen but the Mayor of the City of Chicago.

- Jane Byrne

The people ask much, often more than any government can give. We must resist the temptation to promise solutions to all problems.

- Jane Byrne

For my part, I plan to work out a fair and adequate redistribution of city services to all city neighborhoods.

- 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…

- Jane Byrne

I accept that responsibility and ask only that I be judged by my performance as its chief executive.

- Jane Byrne