Jane Byrne Quotes

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

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.
Jane Byrne

Wisdom, Learned, Problems

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

Become, Chicago, Assured

But always I was a private citizen whose activities in government or political party were appointive.
Jane Byrne

Government, Political, Party

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

Government, Job, Important

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

Business, Industry, Kept

Chicago's neighborhoods have always been this city's greatest strength.
Jane Byrne

Strength, Greatest, City

City employees will be hired and promoted because of their abilities - without outside interference.
Jane Byrne

City, Outside, Employees

For my part, I plan to work out a fair and adequate redistribution of city services to all city neighborhoods.
Jane Byrne

Work, Plan, Fair

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

Accept, Ask, Judged

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

City, Chicago, Tonight

If all of us would require the same level of performance from ourselves as we expect from government, this city will forever be the city that works.
Jane Byrne

Government, Same, Ourselves

If those communities are left to decay, this city will decay.
Jane Byrne

Left, City, Decay

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.
Jane Byrne

Work, Through, Everyone

Our universities and museums are respected around the country.
Jane Byrne

Education, Country, Around

The Chicago Symphony is considered the greatest orchestra in the world.
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Greatest, Chicago, Orchestra

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

Nation, Longer, Continue

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

Government, Give, Problems

The people must know that from this day on, we want their opinions.
Jane Byrne

The people of Chicago are a proud people - and for good reason.
Jane Byrne

Good, Proud, Reason

Tonight - by taking this solemn oath - I am no longer a private citizen but the Mayor of the City of Chicago.
Jane Byrne

Longer, Taking, City

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

Work, Care, Working

We saw hundreds of programs to redevelop the central city, the neighborhoods, in the past.
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Past, City, Central

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.
Jane Byrne

Strong, Place, City

I am here before you tonight to dedicate this administration to bringing a new renaissance of neighborhood life and community spirit, a renewal of confidence in the future of our city and a revival of opportunity for all Chicago.
Jane Byrne

Life, Future, Confidence

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Biography

Nationality: American

Type: Politician

Born: May 24, 1934

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