Quotes by Rahm Emanuel

My attitude is govern as if youve run your last race. Thats not to say Ive run my last race, but govern with a liberation and a freedom; change your mind frame to operate that way.

What is more comforting to the terrorists around the world: the failure to pass the 9/11 legislation because we lacked a majority of the majority, or putting aside partisan politics to enact tough new legislation with Americas security foremost in mind?

It is one thing to train officers on fighting crime. It is a whole other thing to train them to build friendships and relationships, which are integral to fighting crime. This takes time, effort, and patience on the part of police officers.

Under Superintendent Johnsons leadership, our police department is on a path to earn the respect of every community in the City of Chicago.

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.

Because of the presidents leadership, every American will have access to affordable, quality health care.

Whose leadership, whose judgment, whose values do you want in the White House when that crisis lands like a thud on the Oval Office desk?

The person who takes the oath of office in the next four months will shape not just the next four years, but the next forty years of our nation. In these next four years, we need proven leadership, proven judgment and proven values. America needs four more years of President Barack Obama.

Today, because of President Obamas courage, kids can stay on their parents plan until they are 26. Insurers cannot kick you off your policy because you have hit your limit. They will not be able to deny you because you have a pre-existing condition.

Things happened there that I dont think are the finest hours for anybody, whether it was a journalist, the legal system or, in that case of the political system, who would say that was an example of when Washington worked best.