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"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."
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"The purpose of work is to labor and invest time in your gift."

"Bolts work on nuts; pens work on paper. But you must work on yourself. Go, get working!"

"And uh, I'm glad that I still have my hands and my eyes to work with."

"When I work, I work very hard. So I look to work with people who have that level of dedication. And I depend on that from everyone. From the director to my crews that I work with."

"Employment should not be your permanent assignment."
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"For my part, I plan to work out a fair and adequate redistribution of city services to all city neighborhoods."

"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."

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

"I am here before you tonight to dedicate this administration to bringing a new renaissance of neighborhood life and community spirit, a renewal of confidence in the future of our city and a revival of opportunity for all Chicago."

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

"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."

"The nation can no longer afford to continue policies that hasten the flight of persons to the distant suburbs."
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