Author: Jane Byrne

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

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

- Jane Byrne

The credit for much of this rightly belongs to the late Mayor Daley who forged a coalition of business and labor that kept Chicago always moving ahead.

The credit for much of this rightly belongs to the late Mayor Daley who forged a coalition of business and labor that kept Chicago always moving ahead.

- Jane Byrne

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.

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.

- Jane Byrne

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.

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.

- Jane Byrne

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

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

- Jane Byrne

Our universities and museums are respected around the country.

Our universities and museums are respected around the country.

- Jane Byrne

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

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

- Jane Byrne

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

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

- Jane Byrne

If we are to succeed, we must recognize that the community redevelopment is not solely the rehabilitation of housing, or putting a mall in the business strips.

If we are to succeed, we must recognize that the community redevelopment is not solely the rehabilitation of housing, or putting a mall in the business strips.

- Jane Byrne

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