We are serious about our music here in Philadelphia, and jazz has meant a lot to this city. — Michael Nutter Copy Share Image
All eyes, all attention at the federal level, are on al Qaeda and the war on terror. Fact is, al Qaeda wouldn't… — Michael Nutter Copy Share Image
Philadelphia, the foundation of freedom, liberty and democracy, I still believe in the idea of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. — Michael Nutter Copy Share Image
Whether it's on the streets of Philadelphia or New York or Chicago or Atlanta or in a classroom in Newtown, Connecticut, people… — Michael Nutter Copy Share Image
In Philadelphia, our public safety, poverty reduction, health and economic development all start with education. We can't grow the middle class if… — Michael Nutter Copy Share Image
I got elected as the mayor of Philadelphia and yes I am black. But my responsibility is to all the citizens of… — Michael Nutter Copy Share Image
For those of us in the political business, generally, it's been pretty much an unwritten but understood rule that family and children are out… — Michael Nutter Copy Share Image
Everyone felt comfortable with these guys and what their vision was, and when they said they want to keep the staff intact, that was… — Michael Nutter Copy Share Image
Mayors could never get away with the kind of nonsense that goes on in Washington. In our world, you either picked up the trash… — Michael Nutter Copy Share Image
If you want to act like a butthead, your butt is going to get locked up. — Michael Nutter Copy Share Image
Somehow, someway, for some people there's an automatic assumption that a mayor who is African-American or some other elected official has to support another… — Michael Nutter Copy Share Image
Philly is a place where people love change as long as things stay the same for them. — Michael Nutter Copy Share Image
If you walk into somebody's office with your hair uncombed and a pick in the back, and your shoes untied, and your pants half… — Michael Nutter Copy Share Image
I'm honored to serve as mayor of my hometown where our founders started America with three simple words: 'We, the people.' And when they… — Michael Nutter Copy Share Image
We need sensible gun safety measures. The federal government could do something about this; they could show up. — Michael Nutter Copy Share Image
What the mayors care about is, 'How can I get money to invest in the infrastructure in my city? How do we put people… — Michael Nutter Copy Share Image
