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“For my part, I plan to work out a fair and adequate redistribution of city services to all city neighborhoods.”
“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.”
“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.”
“If for no other reason than the energy crisis now facing this country, the federal government should be eager to become partners with us in rebuilding our city.”
“Tonight - by taking this solemn oath - I am no longer a private citizen but the Mayor of the City of Chicago.”
“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.”
“Chicago's neighborhoods have always been this city's greatest strength.”
“Be assured that I did not become the Mayor of Chicago to preside over its decline.”
“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.”
“We must care. We must all care. And while I am working, while the governments is working, so must the people also work.”
“There is always a testing of the new kid on the block in politics.”
“I am a Democrat. I have been one all of my life.”
“Chicago kept industry, attracted new business, became the center for convention trade and transportation.”
“The cooperation of government at its different levels is important and can only be achieved as long as the people of Chicago are directly involved in our efforts and supportive of our goals.”