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What is that song that Willie Nelson sang? 'Oh, the days dwindle down to a precious few.' I think of that. No big deal. I've reached a stage in my life where I am content. ↗

— Gabriel Byrne

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Be assured that I did not become the Mayor of Chicago to preside over its decline. ↗

— Jane Byrne

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Chicago kept industry, attracted new business, became the center for convention trade and transportation. ↗

— Jane Byrne

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I am here before you tonight to dedicate this administration to bringing a new renaissance of neighborhood life and community spirit, a renewal of confidence in the future of our city and a revival of opportunity for all Chicago. ↗

— Jane Byrne

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The government lied about inventing the HIV virus as a means of genocide against people of color. The government lied. ↗

— Jeremiah Wright

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The cooperation of government at its different levels is important and can only be achieved as long as the people of Chicago are directly involved in our efforts and supportive of our goals. ↗

— Jane Byrne

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Tonight - by taking this solemn oath - I am no longer a private citizen but the Mayor of the City of Chicago. ↗

— Jane Byrne

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When there were fears about the future of this nation's older cities... when a few of the cities teetered on the brink of bankruptcy, all eyes were focused on Chicago for contrast. ↗

— Jane Byrne

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Byrne's Law: In any electrical circuit, appliances and wiring will burn out to protect fuses. ↗

— Robert Byrne

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Doing a thing well is often a waste of time. ↗

— Robert Byrne

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