33 Quotes by Richard Daley

Transportation has been the backbone of the Chicago economy ever since the city was founded, ... First it was water, then railroads, then highways and then aviation.

Well, I wore a Cubs hat, ... Remember, these are baseball games.

While I can't change what happened in the past, I can take responsibility for it,

Without his leadership, we might not be here today,

With the appointment of Inspector General Hoffman, anyone who tries to scam the government -- either on the job or through a contract -- will do so with fair warning: They will be caught and they will be punished,

It would be incomplete for the city's proposal to deal with air congestion and not traffic congestion on the ground, ... That's why this proposal, which we hope will generate much public comment, also addresses the problem on streets in and around O'Hare.

Things like this, you get embarrassed. Things like this, when it happens, you get mad. Things like this, you get disappointed, but then you do something about it. And I have challenges in my life, personal and publicly, and I will overcome these challenges. And whether it deals with corruption in this thing or any other issue, I just want to make this city the best city,

Rosa Parks changed the course of history, not only for African Americans, but for all of America.  Her life was a testament to the power of one.  For that she will forever be honored.

As a former federal prosecutor, David has the skills and experience necessary to root out corruption and help us maintain the highest ethical standards in city government,