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" The people of Chicago are a proud people - and for good reason. "
Jane Byrne
Chicago
Reason
Proud
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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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" Chicago's neighborhoods have always been this city's greatest strength. "
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" The Chicago Symphony is considered the greatest orchestra in the world. "
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" The nation can no longer afford to continue policies that hasten the flight of persons to the distant suburbs. "
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" If for no other reason than the energy crisis now facing this country, the federal government should be eager to become partners with us in rebuilding our city. "
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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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" 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. "
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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. "
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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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" But always I was a private citizen whose activities in government or political party were appointive. "
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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. "
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" We saw hundreds of programs to redevelop the central city, the neighborhoods, in the past. "
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" City employees will be hired and promoted because of their abilities - without outside interference. "
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" Our universities and museums are respected around the country. "
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Museums
Around
" Be assured that I did not become the Mayor of Chicago to preside over its decline. "
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Over
Become
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Life
I Am
" Chicago kept industry, attracted new business, became the center for convention trade and transportation. "
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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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People
Chicago
" The people ask much, often more than any government can give. We must resist the temptation to promise solutions to all problems. "
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" If those communities are left to decay, this city will decay. "
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" For my part, I plan to work out a fair and adequate redistribution of city services to all city neighborhoods. "
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Fair
" I have three sisters, all of whom lead very normal lives. "
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Very
Lead
Normal