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Richard M. Daley quotes

American Politician April 24, 1942

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Everybody would love to be mayor of Chicago. If you look at what we have done over many, many years and where we are today and the commitment by the business community, the commitment by the not-for-profit community - all this coming together - this is a wonderful city. Richard M. Daley
They knew that Roosevelt and the Democratic party made a difference on them, on their quality of life issues, and they believed in that. But today it is completely different. Richard M. Daley
Richard M. Daley quote: "I've given it my all. I've done my best. Now, I'm ready with..."
I've given it my all. I've done my best. Now, I'm ready with my family to begin the next phase of our lives. Richard M. Daley
In the coming days, I know there will be some reflecting on my time as mayor. Many of you will search to find what's behind my decision. It's simple. I have always believed that every person, especially public officials, must understand when it is time to move on. For me, that time is now. Richard M. Daley
And the political system is changing rapidly in this country, and we better realize that. The elephants or donkeys are not what younger people look to. They look at individual candidates' philosophy, and I think it's a different time and a different generation. Richard M. Daley
Richard M. Daley quote: "They really do a disservice because these men and women came..."
They really do a disservice because these men and women came out of the Depression, they came out of the war. Richard M. Daley
We are going to sign a treaty with Mexico. We are competing internationally. We need another international airport for international cargo, international travel, international businesses. Richard M. Daley
The spirit of the Olympic movement is great for young people because it teaches them about the training and discipline required to compete. Even if they don't make the teams, they can rededicate their lives to the art of sport, discipline, and physical fitness. Richard M. Daley
I've very proud to be mayor of our great city. It's a city with a heart and a soul. Chicago has a unique spirit. Our business community wants to give back. Richard M. Daley
Richard M. Daley quote: "And then for the first time in history a Cook County state's..."
And then for the first time in history a Cook County state's attorney was reelected for a third time. Richard M. Daley
That area environmentally is a waste. You can't do anything. I don't care if the Sierra Club goes out there. It is fully polluted! You're not only going to work to clean up the environment, but also you will put people to work. Richard M. Daley
I'm the one who gets called up about a problem. I'm the one who gets called up about the street lighting and the abandoned car. I'm the one who gets blamed if the police don't arrive. I'm the one they blame if a city truck is broken down. Richard M. Daley
People have to be confident about their sites. We're confident, number one, because under my administration we're managing our airports better than we've ever done before. Richard M. Daley
So you keep raising these taxes, and all of a sudden the business community says, 'Why are we here? We can go someplace else and use their phones.' That's one of the problems that directly affects the business community. Richard M. Daley
You have nothing coming into a major metropolitan area to relocate or locate your business and employees. And you can go across the country and you'll see that. Richard M. Daley

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