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.

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.

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

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

City employees will be hired and promoted because of their abilities - without outside interference.

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.