Tonight, I Am Pleased To Announce That

In The 1990s, We Introduced Boston's Community Policing Strategy. We Reversed The Tide Of Violent Crime That Threatened Our City, And We Established A National Model For Preventing And Fighting Crime.

I Grew Up With A Christmas Tree, I'm Going To Stay With A Christmas Tree.

Preparing Our City To Achieve Its Destiny Will Require Strong Leadership.

I'm Proud To Report That In 2004 Alone, We Approved 3,600 New Units Of Housing - Our Best Year Ever!

Tonight, I Am Pleased To Announce That I Have Secured $1 Million From The Convention Host Committee To Fund The Beautification Of Boston's Neighborhoods.