Tonight - By Taking This Solemn Oath

The Nation Can No Longer Afford To Continue Policies That Hasten The Flight Of Persons To The Distant Suburbs.

But Always I Was A Private Citizen Whose Activities In Government Or Political Party Were Appointive.

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.

If We Are To Succeed, We Must Recognize That The Community Redevelopment Is Not Solely The Rehabilitation Of Housing, Or Putting A Mall In The Business Strips.

Tonight - By Taking This Solemn Oath - I Am No Longer A Private Citizen But The Mayor Of The City Of Chicago.