Richard J. Daley Quotes

American - Politician | May 15, 1902 - December 20, 1976

The police are not here to create disorder, they're here to preserve disorder.

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

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

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We shall reach greater and greater platitudes of achievment.

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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.

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Power is dangerous unless you have humility.

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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.

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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?

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

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

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Good government is good politics.

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A newspaper is the lowest thing there is.

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