Be Assured That I Did Not Become

Politics Never Takes A Holiday In Chicago.

City Employees Will Be Hired And Promoted Because Of Their Abilities - Without Outside Interference.

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.

I Accept That Responsibility And Ask Only That I Be Judged By My Performance As Its Chief Executive.

Tonight - By Taking This Solemn Oath - I Am No Longer A Private Citizen But The Mayor Of The City Of Chicago.