While Mayor Daley surprised me today with his decision to not run for reelection, I have never been surprised by his leadership, dedication and tireless work on behalf of the city and the people of Chicago.

You never let a serious crisis go to waste. And what I mean by that: it’s an opportunity to do things you think you could not do before.

I wake up some mornings hating me too.

The moment somebody's a president and you call him "Mr. President," (the person represents) our culture, our history, our sense as our nation.

We invoke the sacrifices of our fallen heroes in the abstract, but we seldom take time to thank them individually.

Whose leadership, whose judgment, whose values do you want in the White House when that lands like a thud on the oval office desk?

We're proud of the work we're doing to make Chicago a great city for people of all ages. Nothing's more important than keeping in mind the needs of older adults - and how valuable a role they play in improving the city, based on their amazing collective talent and wisdom.