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Jane Byrne
American
Politician
About the author
Tonight - by taking this solemn oath - I am no longer a private citizen but the Mayor of the City of Chicago.
Jane Byrne,
American
Politician
#Chicago
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.
Jane Byrne,
American
Politician
#Succeed
#Community
#Business
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.
Jane Byrne,
American
Politician
#Work
#Months
#Walking
#Chicago
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.
Jane Byrne,
American
Politician
#People
#Study
#Crime
#Ideas
#Projects
Our universities and museums are respected around the country.
Jane Byrne,
American
Politician
#Country
#Museums
The Chicago Symphony is considered the greatest orchestra in the world.
Jane Byrne,
American
Politician
#World
#Chicago
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.
Jane Byrne,
American
Politician
#Eyes
#Future
#Nation
#Chicago
#Cities
#Contrast
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.
Jane Byrne,
American
Politician
#Labor
#Business
#Chicago
#Credit
The people ask much, often more than any government can give. We must resist the temptation to promise solutions to all problems.
Jane Byrne,
American
Politician
#People
#Problems
#Government
#Temptation
#Promise
We saw hundreds of programs to redevelop the central city, the neighborhoods, in the past.
Jane Byrne,
American
Politician
#Past
The people of Chicago are a proud people - and for good reason.
Jane Byrne,
American
Politician
#People
#Reason
#Chicago
We must care. We must all care. And while I am working, while the governments is working, so must the people also work.
Jane Byrne,
American
Politician
#People
#Work
#Care
If those communities are left to decay, this city will decay.
Jane Byrne,
American
Politician
#Will
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.
Jane Byrne,
American
Politician
#People
#Goals
#Government
#Cooperation
#Chicago
The people must know that from this day on, we want their opinions.
Jane Byrne,
American
Politician
#Want
#People
#Day
#Opinions
But always I was a private citizen whose activities in government or political party were appointive.
Jane Byrne,
American
Politician
#Government
#Party
The nation can no longer afford to continue policies that hasten the flight of persons to the distant suburbs.
Jane Byrne,
American
Politician
#Nation
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.
Jane Byrne,
American
Politician
#Now
#Reason
#Country
#Government
#Energy
#Crisis
Be assured that I did not become the Mayor of Chicago to preside over its decline.
Jane Byrne,
American
Politician
#Chicago
But as important as the job to be done by government in the neighborhoods, the people must also be involved.
Jane Byrne,
American
Politician
#People
#Government
#Job
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.
Jane Byrne,
American
Politician
#Opportunity
#Commerce
Chicago kept industry, attracted new business, became the center for convention trade and transportation.
Jane Byrne,
American
Politician
#Trade
#Business
#Chicago
Chicago's neighborhoods have always been this city's greatest strength.
Jane Byrne,
American
Politician
#Strength
#Chicago
For my part, I plan to work out a fair and adequate redistribution of city services to all city neighborhoods.
Jane Byrne,
American
Politician
#Work
I accept that responsibility and ask only that I be judged by my performance as its chief executive.
Jane Byrne,
American
Politician
#Responsibility
#Performance
I am a Democrat. I have been one all of my life.
Jane Byrne,
American
Politician
#Life
If all of us would require the same level of performance from ourselves as we expect from government, this city will forever be the city that works.
Jane Byrne,
American
Politician
#Will
#Government
#Performance
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.
Jane Byrne,
American
Politician
#Life
#Spirit
#Opportunity
#Future
#Community
#Confidence
#Chicago
I pledge tonight to be Mayor for all of the people of this city - for one Chicago.
Jane Byrne,
American
Politician
#People
#Chicago
City employees will be hired and promoted because of their abilities - without outside interference.
Jane Byrne,
American
Politician
#Will
#Employees
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.
Jane Byrne,
American
Politician
#Building
#Problems
#Wisdom
#Mistake