American - Politician | April 24, 1942 -
Why should a city be mandated to do something by the federal government or state government without the money to do it?
Richard M. Daley
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You have nothing coming into a major metropolitan area to relocate or locate your business and employees. And you can go across the country and you'll see that.
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The spirit of the Olympic movement is great for young people because it teaches them about the training and discipline required to compete. Even if they don't make the teams, they can rededicate their lives to the art of sport, discipline, and physical fitness.
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I've very proud to be mayor of our great city. It's a city with a heart and a soul. Chicago has a unique spirit. Our business community wants to give back.
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I've given it my all. I've done my best. Now, I'm ready with my family to begin the next phase of our lives.
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In the coming days, I know there will be some reflecting on my time as mayor. Many of you will search to find what's behind my decision. It's simple. I have always believed that every person, especially public officials, must understand when it is time to move on. For me, that time is now.
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Everybody would love to be mayor of Chicago. If you look at what we have done over many, many years and where we are today and the commitment by the business community, the commitment by the not-for-profit community - all this coming together - this is a wonderful city.
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