Tonight - by taking this solemn oath - I am no longer a private citizen but the Mayor of the City of Chicago.

I am here before you tonight to dedicate this administration to bringing a new renaissance of neighborhood life and community spirit, a renewal of confidence in the future of our city and a revival of opportunity for all Chicago.

But always I was a private citizen whose activities in government or political party were appointive.

I am a citizen of the world.

I am proud to be an American Citizen.

I am a private human.