What is inherently wrong with the word 'politician' if the fellow has devoted his life to holding public office and trying to do something for his people?

We have to face it: in America today the way to have fun and celebrate is to break a store window and take something. That's the way it is, today in America, and we have to accept it

The strength of the Democratic Party of Cook County is not something that just happened.

Power is dangerous unless you have humility.

Return to the fundamentals of politics - sell our story door to door.

We all like to hear a man speak out on his convictions and principles. But at the same time, you must understand that when you're running on a ticket, you're running with a team.

I'm not the last of the old bosses. I'm the first of the new leaders.