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The nation can no longer afford to continue policies that hasten the flight of persons to the distant suburbs.
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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.
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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.
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Be assured that I did not become the Mayor of Chicago to preside over its decline.
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If those communities are left to decay, this city will decay.
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We must care. We must all care. And while I am working, while the governments is working, so must the people also work.
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Tonight - by taking this solemn oath - I am no longer a private citizen but the Mayor of the City of Chicago.
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The people of Chicago are a proud people - and for good reason.
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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.
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City employees will be hired and promoted because of their abilities - without outside interference.
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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.
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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
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We saw hundreds of programs to redevelop the central city, the neighborhoods, in the past.
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I accept that responsibility and ask only that I be judged by my performance as its chief executive.
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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.
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