Richard Daley Quotations

The policeman isn't there to create disorder; the policeman is there to preserve disorder.

I'm not the last of the old bosses. I'm the first of the new leaders.

We have to face it: in America today the way to have fun and celebrate is to break a store window and take something. That's the way it is, today in America, and we have to accept it.

We as Democrats have no apologies to make to anyone.

The police are not here to create disorder, they're here to preserve disorder.

We shall reach greater and greater platitudes of achievment.

They have vilified me, they have crucified me; yes, they have even criticized me.

We all like to hear a man speak out on his convictions and principles. But at the same time, you must understand that when you're running on a ticket, you're running with a team.

We are proud to have with us the poet lariat of Chicago.

A newspaper is the lowest thing there is.

Television and radio do a wonderful job in focusing attention on the problems of our society.

What is inherently wrong with the word 'politician' if the fellow has devoted his life to holding public office and trying to do something for his people?

For several years, the administrations in Springfield had other priorities and were unwilling - I say again, unwilling - to support this ... over a few narrow interests,

What else do you expect from them? ... Let's talk about this team. ... Think about that, why would they do that?

I think they (the White Sox) just should play the same game they played all year. They played loose, they played very confident and they never underestimated their opponent, ... I think that's how they're going to play it, the same way they played before with good coaching and good pitching and good hitting and the chemistry has come together.

I wish I did, that would have been great, ... You're right, that would have been a great wager.

It is not lost on any of you that this appointment comes at a time when questions have been raised about the integrity of this administration, ... I take these questions very seriously and very personally. I know the people of Chicago expect me to address these failures with real, tangible solutions.

Transportation has been the backbone of the Chicago economy ever since the city was founded, ... First it was water, then railroads, then highways and then aviation.

Well, I wore a Cubs hat, ... Remember, these are baseball games.

We believe we will see improvement in the ethics and integrity of city government,

It would be incomplete for the city's proposal to deal with air congestion and not traffic congestion on the ground, ... That's why this proposal, which we hope will generate much public comment, also addresses the problem on streets in and around O'Hare.

Things like this, you get embarrassed. Things like this, when it happens, you get mad. Things like this, you get disappointed, but then you do something about it. And I have challenges in my life, personal and publicly, and I will overcome these challenges. And whether it deals with corruption in this thing or any other issue, I just want to make this city the best city,

With the appointment of Inspector General Hoffman, anyone who tries to scam the government -- either on the job or through a contract -- will do so with fair warning: They will be caught and they will be punished,

Without his leadership, we might not be here today,

While I can't change what happened in the past, I can take responsibility for it,

Rosa Parks changed the course of history, not only for African Americans, but for all of America.  Her life was a testament to the power of one.  For that she will forever be honored.

I just want them to win, win in four, ... I don't want 'em to come back here ... no way.

I mean why? Why do you have to bring that up?

They are not suggesting that people change their travel plans, but they have called for increased vigilance from passengers and authorities,

city and our country are better because of John H. Johnson's contributions.

They wanted to do it tomorrow because some of the ballplayers, you know, may be going out of town or something, so we don't want to miss anyone. That's one thing, we don't want to be missing anyone,

As a former federal prosecutor, David has the skills and experience necessary to root out corruption and help us maintain the highest ethical standards in city government,

They never give up and they play as a team,