“We're proud of the work we're doing to make Chicago a great city for people of all ages. Nothing's more important than keeping in mind the needs of older adults - and how valuable a role they play in improving the city, based on their amazing collective talent and wisdom.” PeopleNeedsMindImportantPlayAgeCitiesRolesTalentProudAdultsValuableCollectivesChicagoImprovingGreat CitiesOlder Adults Author:Rahm Emanuel
“I mean,you will have an Afghan government. There are two roads here. One is obviously a run-off election or a negotiated settlement. But what's most important about that process is that there's a credibility and a legitimacy to the government at the end of that process. So which road they choose, that's up to them. It must have - be legitimate and credible in the eyes of the Afghan people.” PeopleMeanTwoImportantEndsGovernmentEyeRunningProcessElectionCredibilitySettlementCredibleLegitimacyAfghanTwo Roads Author:Rahm Emanuel
“I've not been to Afghanistan or - but what people are clearly pointing to is that it becomes more difficult to have it. You could do it. I think weather is a factor. The most important factor though is credibility and legitimacy. What I wanted earlier to say is what I think Senator [John] Kerry is pointing to, which is important, is the strategic review on whether to send more troops is only one piece of the puzzle, important piece.” PeopleThinkingImportantWantedDifficultPiecesWeatherFactorsReviewsAfghanistanTroopsSenatorsPuzzlesPointingCredibilityStrategicOne PieceLegitimacyJohn Kerry Author:Rahm Emanuel
“The Afghan - obviously the parties will decide which course of action. The most important there, get a government that is seen as legitimate to the people and has the credibility to be a partner in the effort to secure Afghanistan so it's not a haven for al Qaeda or other type of terrorists or international terrorist organizations.” PeopleImportantGovernmentActionCoursesPartyEffortHavensTypeOrganizationInternationalPartnersTerroristSecureAlsAfghanistanCredibilityAl QaedaAfghan Author:Rahm Emanuel
“I should say the leadership's proposal in the Senate and the House are very unpopular. And when people realize it will raise taxes, raise their insurance premiums cost and explode the deficit, they think twice about it.” PeopleThinkingShouldHouseRealizingCostTaxesRaisesSenateDeficitProposalThink Twice Author:Rahm Emanuel
“I think that every country presents its own particular challenges, different cultures, different histories, different religions, different people. And different ethnic make-ups in those countries present different challenges.” PeopleThinkingDifferentCountryCultureChallengesParticularDifferent PeoplesDifferent CulturesDifferent Religions Author:Rahm Emanuel
“Personally, I don't pick books for how people think about me. I read books so I can learn.” PeopleThinkingBook Author:Rahm Emanuel
“Republicans are 'bad people who deserve a two-by-four upside their heads.'” PeopleTwoFourRepublicanDeserveBad People Author:Rahm Emanuel
“The American people... want change. They want big ideas, big reform.” PeopleWantIdeasBigsReformReformationBig Ideas Author:Rahm Emanuel
“Everybody knows they're on the Obama team: There isn't vice presidential vs. presidential division, there's not a generational pull. People have internalized that this is a real moment in history.” PeopleKnowsRealMomentsTeamVicesPresidentialDivisionInspirational Team Author:Rahm Emanuel
“I still believe the Lewinsky investigation was way off from the focus of what Whitewater was, which turned out to be nothing at the end of the process. And I think that there were people who were determined as political opponents to not allow his presidency to succeed.” PeopleThinkingWayBelieveStillsEndsPoliticalProcessFocusSucceedDeterminedOpponentsInvestigationPresidencyI Still BelievePolitical Opponents Author:Rahm Emanuel
“In the White House, you can be on the pitcher's mound or you can be in the catcher's position. Put points on the board. Show people you can govern. Deliver on what you said you were going to deliver on.” PeopleSaidShowsHouseWhitePositionBoardsWhite HousePitcherCatchers Author:Rahm Emanuel
“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.” PeopleRunningTodayDecisionCitiesChicagoDedicationBehalfMayorsReelection Author:Rahm Emanuel
