Thomas Menino Quotes

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

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.

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

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

It's like an Alcatraz around my neck

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

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.

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!

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.

Boston is known for its innovation.

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

He was a man of great statue

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

Children need continuity as they grow and learn.

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

We were the first urban school system in the country to wire all of our schools for the Internet.

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

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

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.