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Top quotes by Thomas Menino

2004 was a great year for Boston! The Patriots won the Super Bowl! Boston hosted its first national political convention! And - the Red Sox won the World Series! Votes: 22

I brought together experts from health care, business, academic institutions, and the community to develop a comprehensive blueprint for eliminating racial and ethnic disparities in health care in the City of Boston. Votes: 21

One of our key strategies has been to restructure traditional high schools into small learning communities with personalized attention and a range of options. Votes: 18

For every $5 that Boston's economy sends up to Beacon Hill, the state gives only $1 back to us. Votes: 18

In the 1990s, we introduced Boston's community policing strategy. We reversed the tide of violent crime that threatened our city, and we established a national model for preventing and fighting crime. Votes: 17

Here's what I see all across this great city - people working together to make Boston a better place to live and to raise children, to grow and pursue dreams. Votes: 16

Tonight, I am pleased to announce that I have secured $1 million from the Convention Host Committee to fund the beautification of Boston's neighborhoods. Votes: 16

And for the city's birthday, we will host events in every neighborhood of the city, inviting all of our residents to share in the celebration of Boston's great epic - the story of neighbors who support one another where it matters most. Votes: 15

Boston is the engine of the state's economy. Votes: 11

My fellow citizens, the state of our city is strong. Votes: 10

And it was from Boston that one in every six American families began their journey into the land of the free. Votes: 8

Currently, Boston has only nine percent of the state's population - but we provide more than 16 percent of the jobs and 19 percent of the state's revenues. Votes: 8

I'm driven. I have the opportunity to change people's lives. Votes: 7

We must be vigilant in our actions towards criminals, and innovative in our approach towards solving crime. Votes: 6

This is a bad day for Boston, but I think if we pull together we'll get through it. Votes: 6

I grew up with a Christmas tree, I'm going to stay with a Christmas tree. Votes: 6

Children need continuity as they grow and learn. Votes: 6

The true privilege of being Mayor is that I have the opportunity to be everyone's neighbor. Votes: 6

Diversity gives our city a competitive edge. Votes: 6

These are national problems that require national solutions. Votes: 5

It's like an Alcatraz around my neck Votes: 5

Preparing our city to achieve its destiny will require strong leadership. Votes: 4

Let's use the energy of this historic year to propel us toward our shared vision of a greater Boston. Votes: 4

The true value of sport is more than the skills that young people learn. Votes: 3

Boston is known for its innovation. Votes: 3

Boston is safe. And we're going to keep it safe. Votes: 3

I'm proud to report that in 2004 alone, we approved 3,600 new units of housing - our best year ever! Votes: 3

He was a man of great statue Votes: 0

I am also committed to providing city employees with housing assistance. Votes: 0

I am working hard to ensure that working families can continue to afford to live in our city. Votes: 0