Top 25 Jane Byrne Quotes

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I accept that responsibility and ask only that I be jud

I accept that responsibility and ask only that I be judged by my performance as its chief executive.
Jane Byrne
In my family I was never known as the fighter, like I became all of a sudden.
Jane Byrne
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.
Jane Byrne
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
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.
Jane Byrne
In the housing projects, people talked of ways to reduce crime, relieve overcrowding, and they were good ideas that we plan to study, and possibly implement.
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
Chicago kept industry, attracted new business, became the center for convention trade and transportation.
Jane Byrne
I pledge tonight to be Mayor for all of the people of this city – for one Chicago.
Jane Byrne
Tonight – by taking this solemn oath – I am no longer a private citizen but the Mayor of the City of Chicago.
Jane Byrne
Be assured that I did not become the Mayor of Chicago to preside over its decline.
Jane Byrne
We saw hundreds of programs to redevelop the central city, the neighborhoods, in the past.
Jane Byrne
I am a Democrat. I have been one all of my life.
Jane Byrne
The people of Chicago are a proud people – and for good reason.
Jane Byrne
The nation can no longer afford to continue policies that hasten the flight of persons to the distant suburbs.
Jane Byrne
If for no other reason than the energy crisis now facing this country, the federal government should be eager to become partners with us in rebuilding our city.
Jane Byrne
The credit for much of this rightly belongs to the late Mayor Daley who forged a coalition of business and labor that kept Chicago always moving ahead.
Jane Byrne
But always I was a private citizen whose activities in government or political party were appointive.
Jane Byrne
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
For my part, I plan to work out a fair and adequate redistribution of city services to all city neighborhoods.
Jane Byrne
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
Chicago’s neighborhoods have always been this city’s greatest strength.
Jane Byrne
The people ask much, often more than any government can give. We must resist the temptation to promise solutions to all problems.
Jane Byrne
If those communities are left to decay, this city will decay.
Jane Byrne
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