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Jane Byrne

American

May 24, 1934

Politician

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

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

Tags: Am I Am City

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

Tags: Government People More

But I am committed to keeping this city a strong and viable center for commerce and industry, for continuing to make it a place of opportunity for its citizens.

Tags: Make Am I Am

If for no other reason than the energy crisis now facing this country, the federal government should be eager to become partners with us in rebuilding our city.

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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.

Tags: Government People Our

As I visited the various neighborhoods in the campaign, I learned fast that it's a mistake to think that all of the wisdom and possible solutions to our problems are available only in this building.

Tags: Think Our Only