Be assured that I did not become the Mayor of Chicago to preside over its decline. Jane Byrne Read Quote
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 Read Quote
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 Read Quote
Chicago kept industry, attracted new business, became the center for convention trade and transportation. Jane Byrne Read Quote
I pledge tonight to be Mayor for all of the people of this city – for one Chicago. Jane Byrne Read Quote
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 Read Quote
The nation can no longer afford to continue policies that hasten the flight of persons to the distant suburbs. Jane Byrne Read Quote
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 Read Quote