Shirley Franklin Quotations

Nobody's ever been in this situation, at least not in a hundred years. So I think he's performed incredibly,

Four years ago, I stood before the wonderful people of Atlanta and offered myself as their mayor,

Her life made a difference in the freedoms that we enjoy in America today,

The ramifications would have been a moratorium on new development, all new development, residential and commercial; heavy fines from the federal government through the federal courts; and possibly the takeover of the city's water system,

My campaign has already contributed, and I look forward, if there is money remaining, to continue to support local charities,

Every project doesn't need a front person, ... We are fully engaged on this in city government. We're serious about this effort, and we are going to get it done.

I've been talking to evacuees over the course of the past week, and what I've said to them, each and every time, is, 'If they will meet us 10 percent of the way, then we'll bring 90 percent to the table,' ... We'll bring jobs, we'll bring opportunities for housing, we'll bring opportunities for education and all of the support that they need to establish themselves.

So much has happened, or is about to happen, ... The time is right.

Deplorable. Disappointing. Outrageous. That is how I feel about it. The federal response has just been unacceptable. It is like talking to a brick wall.

This is the celebration of a few brave and courageous souls, men and women, whose personal sacrifice and commitment to justice was free of malice, greed and self-promotion.

Atlanta reaches out its arms and heart across the many miles to tell these individuals and families that have been affected that we are here to help and assist in any way that we can,

I like Chicago and Mayor Daley, ... But I love Atlanta. And, in this case, we are the big fish.

In the second term of my administration, we will continue to focus on maintaining fiscal discipline; continue an open and hones government; efficiently repair our infrastructure, streets, and sidewalks; continue to cut crime and enhance public safety; and improve our parks and cultural life,

When you are an executive, my friends, that is not leadership.

That's what I love about being mayor. Even if the problem is getting the cat out of the tree - from that to the biggest problem, you're in charge. No ambiguity. Leaders lead.

I'm five-foot-something, sixty years old; I'm not much of a physical threat to anybody.

We should try to achieve things for ourselves and not rely on former or past family glories with which we have no connection but the arbitrary nature of our birth.