But as important as the job to be done by government in the neighborhoods, the people must also be involved.
Be assured that I did not become the Mayor of Chicago to preside over its decline.
I am a Democrat. I have been one all of my life.
The nation can no longer afford to continue policies that hasten the flight of persons to the distant suburbs.
Politics never takes a holiday in Chicago.
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.