American - Politician | May 24, 1934 - November 14, 2014
But always I was a private citizen whose activities in government or political party were appointive.
Jane Byrne
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Tonight - by taking this solemn oath - I am no longer a private citizen but the Mayor of the City of Chicago.
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I accept that responsibility and ask only that I be judged by my performance as its chief executive.
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I am a Democrat. I have been one all of my life.
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I pledge tonight to be Mayor for all of the people of this city - for one Chicago.
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The people of Chicago are a proud people - and for good reason.
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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.
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Chicago kept industry, attracted new business, became the center for convention trade and transportation.
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Our universities and museums are respected around the country.
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The Chicago Symphony is considered the greatest orchestra in the world.
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The credit for much of this rightly belongs to the late Mayor Daley who forged a coalition of business and labor that kept Chicago always moving ahead.
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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.
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