33 Quotes by Richard Daley

A newspaper is the lowest thing there is.

Television and radio do a wonderful job in focusing attention on the problems of our society.

What is inherently wrong with the word 'politician' if the fellow has devoted his life to holding public office and trying to do something for his people?

We believe we will see improvement in the ethics and integrity of city government,

For several years, the administrations in Springfield had other priorities and were unwilling - I say again, unwilling - to support this ... over a few narrow interests,

What else do you expect from them? ... Let's talk about this team. ... Think about that, why would they do that?

It is not lost on any of you that this appointment comes at a time when questions have been raised about the integrity of this administration, ... I take these questions very seriously and very personally. I know the people of Chicago expect me to address these failures with real, tangible solutions.

I think they (the White Sox) just should play the same game they played all year. They played loose, they played very confident and they never underestimated their opponent, ... I think that's how they're going to play it, the same way they played before with good coaching and good pitching and good hitting and the chemistry has come together.

I wish I did, that would have been great, ... You're right, that would have been a great wager.