41 Quotes by Jane Byrne

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.

The nation can no longer afford to continue policies that hasten the flight of persons to the distant suburbs.

The people of Chicago are a proud people - and for good reason.

Tonight - by taking this solemn oath - I am no longer a private citizen but the Mayor of the City of Chicago.

We must care. We must all care. And while I am working, while the governments is working, so must the people also work.

Politics never takes a holiday in Chicago.

I am a Democrat. I have been one all of my life.

Our universities and museums are respected around the country.

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.