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Jane Byrne

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

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

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"As a woman I have no country. As a woman my country is the whole world."

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"I thank all of those who weren't born in this country for coming here and making a contribution to Australia. We are the least discriminatory country in the world, in my view."

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"For us Australians, Singapore also represents sacred soil. Almost 2000 Australians died here in the defense of your island country and our neighborhood."

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"The great nations have always acted like gangsters, and the small nations like prostitutes."

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"Following the devastation of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, $3 per gallon gasoline became common and our nation has come under considerable strain."

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"Hungary is very similar to Bulgaria. I know they're different countries."

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"We will decide who comes to our country."

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"It's the only sport that's played in every country in the world. It's played and watched all over the world, it's the most popular sport in probably 90% of the countries, and then with the World Cup, you have the most viewed tournament of any sport in the world."

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"Aside from the murders, DC has one of the lowest crime rates in the country."

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"The people must know that from this day on, we want their opinions."
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"I am a Democrat. I have been one all of my life."
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"City employees will be hired and promoted because of their abilities - without outside interference."
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"Chicago's neighborhoods have always been this city's greatest strength."
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"The people ask much, often more than any government can give. We must resist the temptation to promise solutions to all problems."
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"In the housing projects, people talked of ways to reduce crime, relieve overcrowding, and they were good ideas that we plan to study, and possibly implement."
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"But always I was a private citizen whose activities in government or political party were appointive."
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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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"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."
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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."
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