Jane Byrne

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

— Jane Byrne

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Be assured that I did not become the Mayor of Chicago to preside over its decline. ↗

— Jane Byrne

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

— Jane Byrne

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But as important as the job to be done by government in the neighborhoods, the people must also be involved. ↗

— Jane Byrne

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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. ↗

— Jane Byrne

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Chicago kept industry, attracted new business, became the center for convention trade and transportation. ↗

— Jane Byrne

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Chicago's neighborhoods have always been this city's greatest strength. ↗

— Jane Byrne

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City employees will be hired and promoted because of their abilities - without outside interference. ↗

— Jane Byrne

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

— Jane Byrne

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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. ↗

— Jane Byrne

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