Jane Byrne Quotes & Sayings (Page 3)

“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.”

“For my part, I plan to work out a fair and adequate redistribution of city services to all city neighborhoods.”

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

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

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

“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.”

“The people must know that from this day on, we want their opinions.”

“We saw hundreds of programs to redevelop the central city, the neighborhoods, in the past.”

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

“There is always a testing of the new kid on the block in politics.”