But always I was a private citizen whose activities in government or political party were appointive.
The people of Chicago are a proud people - and for good reason.
I pledge tonight to be Mayor for all of the people of this city - for one Chicago.
The people ask much, often more than any government can give. We must resist the temptation to promise solutions to all problems.
Chicago’s neighborhoods have always been the city’s greatest strength.
Chicago kept industry, attracted new business, became the center for convention trade and transportation.