Richard J. Daley Quotes

"Look at our Lords disciples. One denied Him; one doubted Him; one betrayed Him. If our Lord couldn't have perfection, how are you going to have it in city government?"
-Richard J. Daley in Perfection quotes.

"They have vilified me, they have crucified me; yes, they have even criticized me."
-Richard J. Daley

"The policeman isn't there to create disorder; the policeman is there to preserve disorder."
-Richard J. Daley

"Even the Lord had skeptical members of His party."
-Richard J. Daley

"I'm not the last of the old bosses. I'm the first of the new leaders."
-Richard J. Daley

"The Democratic Party is the party that opened its arms. We opened them to every nationality, every creed. We opened them to the immigrants. The Democratic Party is the party of the people."
-Richard J. Daley in Politics quotes.

"Good government is good politics."
-Richard J. Daley in Government quotes.

"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?"
-Richard J. Daley in Words quotes.