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

The nation can no longer afford to continue policies that hasten the flight of persons to the distant suburbs.

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.

Be assured that I did not become the Mayor of Chicago to preside over its decline.

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.

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.

Chicago’s neighborhoods have always been the city’s greatest strength.