A biography for Jesse Whitehasn’t been written yet.
“My administration is committed to continue using taxpayer dollars wisely.”
“We just want to make sure individuals who drive on our roads are not impaired and they are a responsible person behind a motor vehicle.”
“These kids are looking for direction, for identification. Kids join gangs because they need a father figure or they want to be part of a group.”
“I'm a disciplinarian. And I've always been disciplined. I like to be on time. If I have a job to do, I'm going to see it from its beginning to its conclusion. No excuses, no alibis. That's how I run my life. It's called self-tough love.”
“My kids know that as long as they're part of the tumbling team, they're safe in the community.”
“Taxation is probably one of the biggest problems this state is facing, especially in Cook County. I think Cook County is one of the counties a lot of people don't want to live in anymore.”
“When there is a mission before you, you see it from its beginning to its conclusion.”
“I've taken just 12 vacation days in 18 years.”
“Often when we reach great heights in life, we forget who brought us there. Well, I have not.”
“I believe in commitment to duty. That's how I've lived my life.”
“Some people collect coins. Some people collect rocks. Some people collect stamps. I colllect kids and hope I can do something for them.”
“I have to play the hand that was dealt me.”
“Work hard, be honest, help people, never give up, love your fellow man and woman, give back to society, and don't ever discriminate.”
“My parents made a great sacrifice to make sure that we had something wonderful at Christmas, and through the help of the state and others, we were able to have a good meal.”
“When you're with a person for a long period of time, you get to know what they can and can't do.”
“Things were tough. Segregation was all around - in the schools, the buses, the restaurants, the theaters. But Dr. King worked hard for black people to have a fair share.”
“I want to encourage all parents to read to their children because it helps them to become better educated, better informed.”
“Naming a bridge after Dr. King was the right thing to do.”
“When you come through this world, and you become successful, you have to give back.”
“Just saying 'I want this and I want that' doesn't do it. My boys share and share alike in the income that the organization brings in, so that teaches them the lesson: If you work, you can earn some money. That's how life is; it's the American way.”