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

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.

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

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

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

In the days and months I spent walking through the various communities of this city, I found that Chicago did not work for everyone, however.

For my part, I plan to work out a fair and adequate redistribution of city services to all city neighborhoods.