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

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If those communities are left to decay, this city will decay.

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

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I have three sisters, all of whom lead very normal lives.

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

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

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

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

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

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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.

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Biography

Nationality: American

Type: Politician

Born: May 24th, 1934

Died: November 14th, 2014

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