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Everybody would love to be mayor of Chicago. If you look at what we have done over many, many years and where we are today and the commitment by the business community, the commitment by the not-for-profit community - all this coming together - this is a wonderful city.
Richard M. Daley
I want to be a mayor who helped, really helped.
Harold Washington
Prudent dullness marked him for a mayor.
Charles Churchill
I haven't committed a crime. What I did was fail to comply with the law.
David Dinkins
I was a little lacking in vision as mayor - I failed to understand the significance that housing and the revitalization of housing means for a city.
Henry Cisneros
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Mayor Koch, of New York, was the first public figure to give me support.
Ryan White 
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The mayor has got to work closely with a wide variety of people, his city council, state legislature, governor, business community, labor community, president and the congress in order to be able to do this.
Marc Morial
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While Mayor Daley surprised me today with his decision to not run for reelection, I have never been surprised by his leadership, dedication and tireless work on behalf of the city and the people of Chicago.
Rahm Emanuel
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When the Chinese first came to San Francisco, they were actually welcomed by the mayor and they had special ceremonies for them-again this is when their colony was very small, only a few Chinese.
Iris Chang
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In New York, we had primary elections for mayor. To improve their chances, all five candidates changed their name to Rudy Giuliani.
Conan O'Brien
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You wouldn't believe how the town was named for me. I was met by the whole population, headed by the mayor.
Lillie Langtry
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I enjoyed the administrative work because it involved working with Congress, city council, and the mayor. I had never been a politician so it was fun - learning political maneuvering.
Harold H. Greene
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I have to admit I didn't do as much as I should have back when I was mayor, but now we're getting it done. It's not where you've been but where you're going.
Marion Barry
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In the coming days, I know there will be some reflecting on my time as mayor. Many of you will search to find what's behind my decision. It's simple. I have always believed that every person, especially public officials, must understand when it is time to move on. For me, that time is now.
Richard M. Daley
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