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Jane Byrne quotes

American Politician May 24, 1934

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Jane Byrne quote: "For my part, I plan to work out a fair and adequate..."
For my part, I plan to work out a fair and adequate redistribution of city services to all city neighborhoods. Jane Byrne
Jane Byrne quote: "Chicago kept industry, attracted new business, became the..."
Chicago kept industry, attracted new business, became the center for convention trade and transportation. 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
Jane Byrne quote: "The nation can no longer afford to continue policies that..."
The nation can no longer afford to continue policies that hasten the flight of persons to the distant suburbs. Jane Byrne
Jane Byrne quote: "But always I was a private citizen whose activities in..."
But always I was a private citizen whose activities in government or political party were appointive. Jane Byrne
Jane Byrne quote: "But as important as the job to be done by government in the..."
But as important as the job to be done by government in the neighborhoods, the people must also be involved. Jane Byrne
Jane Byrne quote: "If those communities are left to decay, this city will decay."
If those communities are left to decay, this city will decay. Jane Byrne
Jane Byrne quote: "I pledge tonight to be Mayor for all of the people of this..."
I pledge tonight to be Mayor for all of the people of this city - for one Chicago. Jane Byrne
Jane Byrne quote: "I accept that responsibility and ask only that I be judged by..."
I accept that responsibility and ask only that I be judged by my performance as its chief executive. Jane Byrne
Jane Byrne quote: "We saw hundreds of programs to redevelop the central city, the..."
We saw hundreds of programs to redevelop the central city, the neighborhoods, in the past. 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
Jane Byrne quote: "The people must know that from this day on, we want their..."
The people must know that from this day on, we want their opinions. Jane Byrne
Jane Byrne quote: "The Chicago Symphony is considered the greatest orchestra in..."
The Chicago Symphony is considered the greatest orchestra in the world. Jane Byrne
Jane Byrne quote: "City employees will be hired and promoted because of their..."
City employees will be hired and promoted because of their abilities - without outside interference. Jane Byrne
Jane Byrne quote: "Tonight - by taking this solemn oath - I am no longer a..."
Tonight - by taking this solemn oath - I am no longer a private citizen but the Mayor of the City of Chicago. Jane Byrne

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