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

I pledge tonight to be Mayor for all of the people of this city - for one 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.

Politics never takes a holiday in Chicago.

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.

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

Chicago kept industry, attracted new business, became the center for convention trade and transportation.