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

I am a Democrat. I have been one all of my life.

But I am committed to keeping this city a strong and viable center for commerce and industry, for continuing to make it a place of opportunity for its citizens.

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

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

But as important as the job to be done by government in the neighborhoods, the people must also be involved.