Political Quotes

“I rise today to honor one of the great leaders in the history of Boston. It might seem odd to describe a man who is still with us today, alive and well, as a figure in history, but in the almost 400 years since Boston was founded, a history that is filled with names known across this country--Winthrop, Adams, Lowell, Lodge--in this 400-year history, few have done more for Boston than our mayor Tom Menino. Looking back at his 20 years in office, it is clear how much Tom Menino has done for our city. Mayor Menino revitalized Boston. From the waterfront and Innovation District to Dudley Square and Roxbury, Mayor Menino led the resurgence of our neighborhoods, expanded parks and livable spaces, and created a city whose innovative potential is unbounded. Mayor Menino worked for Boston. With firm convictions, he cautioned against predatory lenders, starting the ``Don't Borrow Trouble'' campaign long before the great recession. With political will and courage, he improved education for all our kids, creating full-day kindergarten and making Boston schools some of the best in the country. With foresight of the next frontiers, he fought for hospitals and scientific research, giving Boston the world's leading health care institutions. With fierce moral clarity, he stood firmly for equality-- equal opportunity for immigrants, equal rights and equal marriage for the LGBT community, equal pay for women. Perhaps most importantly, Mayor Menino has been there for Boston.…”