Quotes by Richard M. Daley

“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,”

“It would be incomplete for the citys proposal to deal with air congestion and not traffic congestion on the ground, ... Thats why this proposal, which we hope will generate much public comment, also addresses the problem on streets in and around OHare.”

“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.”

“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,”

“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,”

“Sure, I think everybodys nervous, ... Overall, look where the team was. No one expected them to be in first place. They underestimated the team, underestimated [Sox manager] Ozzie [Guillen], and underestimated all the ballplayers. Look where they are.”

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

“While I cant change what happened in the past, I can take responsibility for it,”

“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.”

“Without his leadership, we might not be here today,”

Ive given it my all. Ive done my best. Now, Im ready with my family to begin the next phase of our lives.

The spirit of the Olympic movement is great for young people because it teaches them about the training and discipline required to compete. Even if they dont make the teams, they can rededicate their lives to the art of sport, discipline, and physical fitness.