The People Ask Much, Often More Than

Chicago’s Neighborhoods Have Always Been The City’s Greatest Strength.

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

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.

I Am A Democrat. I Have Been One All Of My Life.

Chicago Kept Industry, Attracted New Business, Became The Center For Convention Trade And Transportation.