I Am A Democrat. I Have Been

City Employees Will Be Hired And Promoted Because Of Their Abilities - Without Outside Interference.

Politics Never Takes A Holiday In Chicago.

The Cooperation Of Government At Its Different Levels Is Important And Can Only Be Achieved As Long As The People Of Chicago Are Directly Involved In Our Efforts And Supportive Of Our Goals.

Be Assured That I Did Not Become The Mayor Of Chicago To Preside Over Its Decline.

I Accept That Responsibility And Ask Only That I Be Judged By My Performance As Its Chief Executive.