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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.
Jane Byrne
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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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But as important as the job to be done by government in the neighborhoods, the people must also be involved.
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When there were fears about the future of this nation's older cities... when a few of the cities teetered on the brink of bankruptcy, all eyes were focused on Chicago for contrast.
Jane Byrne
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Chicago's neighborhoods have always been this city's greatest strength.
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Our universities and museums are respected around the country.
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The people must know that from this day on, we want their opinions.
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I pledge tonight to be Mayor for all of the people of this city - for one Chicago.
Jane Byrne
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For my part, I plan to work out a fair and adequate redistribution of city services to all city neighborhoods.
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Chicago kept industry, attracted new business, became the center for convention trade and transportation.
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But always I was a private citizen whose activities in government or political party were appointive.
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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.
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The Chicago Symphony is considered the greatest orchestra in the world.
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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.
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