Jane Byrne quotes

Tonight - by taking this solemn oath - I am no longer a private citizen but the Mayor of the City of Chicago. (Jane Byrne)
Our universities and museums are respected around the country. View quote
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I am a Democrat. I have been one all of my life. View quote
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I am here before you tonight to dedicate this administration to bringing a new renaissance of neighborhood life and community spirit, a renewal of confidence in the future of our city and a revival of opportunity for all Chicago. View quote
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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. View quote
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Be assured that I did not become the Mayor of Chicago to preside over its decline. View quote
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I accept that responsibility and ask only that I be judged by my performance as its chief executive. View quote
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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. View quote
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The nation can no longer afford to continue policies that hasten the flight of persons to the distant suburbs. View quote
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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. View quote
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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. View quote
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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 focused on Chicago for contrast. View quote
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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. View quote
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The people of Chicago are a proud people - and for good reason. View quote
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Chicago kept industry, attracted new business, became the center for convention trade and transportation. View quote
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But as important as the job to be done by government in the neighborhoods, the people must also be involved. View quote
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In the housing projects, people talked of ways to reduce crime, relieve overcrowding, and they were good ideas that we plan to study, and possibly implement. View quote
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The Chicago Symphony is considered the greatest orchestra in the world. View quote
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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. View quote
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But always I was a private citizen whose activities in government or political party were appointive. (Jane Byrne)
I pledge tonight to be Mayor for all of the people of this city - for one Chicago. View quote
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Chicago's neighborhoods have always been the city's greatest strength. View quote
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We must care. We must all care. And while I am working, while the governments is working, so must the people also work. View quote
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Jane Byrne

Jane Byrne - Image
Photo: Alan Light, CC BY 2.0
Occupation: American Politician
Born: May 24, 1934
Died: November 14, 2014
Quotes count: 24