I accept that responsibility and ask only that I be judged by my performance as its chief executive.

But as important as the job to be done by government in the neighborhoods, the people must also be involved.

The nation can no longer afford to continue policies that hasten the flight of persons to the distant suburbs.

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.

Our universities and museums are respected around the country.

But always I was a private citizen whose activities in government or political party were appointive.

The people ask much, often more than any government can give. We must resist the temptation to promise solutions to all problems.