While Mayor Daley surprised me today with his decision to not run for reelection, I have never been surprised by his leadership, dedication and tireless work on behalf of the city and the people of Chicago. – Rahm Emanuel
Things happened there that I dont think are the finest hours for anybody, whether it was a journalist, the legal system or, in that case of the political system, who would say that was an example of when Washington worked best. – Rahm Emanuel
I saw the president make the tough calls in the Situation Room – and today, our troops in Iraq have finally come home so America can do some nation building here at home. That was the change that we believed in. That was the change we fought for. That was the change President Obama delivered. – Rahm Emanuel
Everybody knows theyre on the Obama team: There isnt vice presidential vs. presidential division, theres not a generational pull. People have internalized that this is a real moment in history. – Rahm Emanuel