Political Quotes

The health of Lake Michigan, the Chicago River and Mississippi Rivers, and the broader Great Lakes are absolutely vital not just to the city of Chicago, but to the entire nation.

I am a strong advocate of urban farming and urban co-op models, yes, whether it is neighborhood or to a larger extent.

Discrimination and prejudice absolutely should not be tolerated in any government program, any organization, or any individual.

This bipartisan piece of legislation would authorize funding to, in fact, recruit and retain students who are racial or ethnic minorities, or who are from disadvantaged backgrounds.