41 Quotes by Jane Byrne

I accept that responsibility and ask only that I be judged by my performance as its chief executive.

But always I was a private citizen whose activities in government or political party were appointive.

But as important as the job to be done by government in the neighborhoods, the people must also be involved.

The people ask much, often more than any government can give. We must resist the temptation to promise solutions to all problems.

City employees will be hired and promoted because of their abilities - without outside interference.

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.

The Chicago Symphony is considered the greatest orchestra in the world.

I pledge tonight to be Mayor for all of the people of this city - for one Chicago.

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.