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 Copy Share Image
Television and radio do a wonderful job in focusing attention on the problems of our society. — Richard J. Daley Copy Share Image
The strength of the Democratic Party of Cook County is not something that just happened. — Richard J. Daley Copy Share Image
The policeman isn't there to create disorder; the policeman is there to preserve disorder. — Richard J. Daley Copy Share Image
We all like to hear a man speak out on his convictions and principles. But at the same time, you must understand that when… — Richard J. Daley Copy Share Image
The confrontation was not created by the police. The confrontation was created by the people who charged the police. Gentlemen, get the thing straight… — Richard J. Daley Copy Share Image
Don't worry if they're Democrats or Republicans. Give them service and they'll become Democrats. — Richard J. Daley Copy Share Image
If a man can't put his arms around his sons and help them, then what's the world coming to? — Richard J. Daley Copy Share Image
No poll can equal the day-to-day visits of the men and women of the Democratic Party. — Richard J. Daley Copy Share Image
Gentlemen, let's get the thing straight once and for all. The policeman isn't there to create disorder. The policeman is there to preserve disorder. — Richard J. Daley Copy Share Image
I'm not the last of the old bosses. I'm the first of the new leaders. — Richard J. Daley Copy Share Image
