Richard J. Daley quotes

I'm not the last of the old bosses. I'm the first of the new leaders. (Richard J. Daley)

They have vilified me, they have crucified me; yes, they have even criticized me.

Richard J. Daley

Good government is good politics.

Richard J. Daley

The strength of the Democratic Party of Cook County is not something that just happened.

Richard J. Daley

Power is dangerous unless you have humility.

Richard J. Daley

The policeman isn't there to create disorder; the policeman is there to preserve disorder.

Richard J. Daley

The confrontation was not created by the police; the confrontation was created by the people who charged the police. Gentlemen, let's get the thing straight, once and for all. The policeman isn't there to create disorder; the policeman is there to preserve disorder.

Richard J. Daley

If a man can't put his arms around his sons and help them, then what's the world coming to?

Richard J. Daley

We are proud to have with us the poet lariat of Chicago.

Richard J. Daley

The Democratic Party is the party that opened its arms. We opened them to every nationality, every creed. We opened them to the immigrants. The Democratic Party is the party of the people.

Richard J. Daley

Even the Lord had skeptical members of His party. (Richard J. Daley)

Television and radio do a wonderful job in focusing attention on the problems of our society.

Richard J. Daley

We shall reach greater and greater platitudes of achievment.

Richard J. Daley

We as Democrats have no apologies to make to anyone.

Richard J. Daley

We have to face it: in America today the way to have fun and celebrate is to break a store window and take something. That's the way it is, today in America, and we have to accept it.

Richard J. Daley

A newspaper is the lowest thing there is.

Richard J. Daley

No poll can equal the day-to-day visits of the men and women of the Democratic Party.

Richard J. Daley

Look at our Lords disciples. One denied Him; one doubted Him; one betrayed Him. If our Lord couldn't have perfection, how are you going to have it in city government?

Richard J. Daley

Don't worry if they're Democrats or Republicans. Give them service and they'll become Democrats.

Richard J. Daley

What is inherently wrong with the word 'politician' if the fellow has devoted his life to holding public office and trying to do something for his people?

Richard J. Daley

We all like to hear a man speak out on his convictions and principles. But at the same time, you must understand that when you're running on a ticket, you're running with a team. (Richard J. Daley)

I have conferred with the superintendent of police this morning and I gave him instructions that an order be issued by him immediately and under his signature to shoot to kill any arsonist or anyone with a Molotov cocktail in his hand.

Richard J. Daley

Even the Lord had skeptical members of his party. One betrayed him, one denied him and one doubted him.

Richard J. Daley

Good government is good politics and politics is good government.

Richard J. Daley

Fuck you, you Jew son of a bitch, you lousy mother-fucker, go home.

Richard J. Daley

Richard J. Daley

Occupation: American Politician
Born: May 15, 1902
Died: December 20, 1976
Quotes count: 25
Wikipedia: Richard J. Daley

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