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.

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

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

The Chicago Symphony is considered the greatest orchestra in the world.

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

I accept that responsibility and ask only that I be judged by my performance as its chief executive.