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.

We must care. We must all care. And while I am working, while the governments is working, so must the people also work.

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

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

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.

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.