Every policy officer is sworn to protect life, and, under the most extreme circumstances, to take life. It is a staggering responsibility that requires officers to make split second decisions. Rahm Emanuel circumstancedecisionextreme Change image and share on social
There was no blueprint or how-to manual for fixing a global financial meltdown, an auto crisis, two wars and a great recession, all at the same time. Rahm Emanuel autoblueprintcrisis Change image and share on social
We invoke the sacrifices of our fallen heroes in the abstract, but we seldom take time to thank them individually. Rahm Emanuel abstractfallhero Change image and share on social
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. Rahm Emanuel determineendfocus share on social
Things happened there that I don't think are the finest hours for anybody, whether it was a journalist, the legal system or, in that case of the political system, who would say that was an example of when Washington worked best. Rahm Emanuel casefinehappen share on social
As individuals, we will be judged in our lives by the totality of our actions. Not one thing will stand out. And I think that's how we get judged by our colleagues and that's how we get judged by the good lord. Rahm Emanuel actioncolleaguegood share on social
I join President Obama and the vast majority of Chicagoans who are tired of waiting for Washington to get serious about gun violence. Rahm Emanuel chicagoangunjoin Change image and share on social
Gun violence in Chicago is unacceptable. It threatens everything we have done together and all of the progress we have made in other areas. Rahm Emanuel areachicagogun Change image and share on social
We have work to do, and Tuesday Americans sent Washington a clear message - get the job done. Rahm Emanuel americanclearjob Change image and share on social
Under Superintendent Johnson's leadership, our police department is on a path to earn the respect of every community in the City of Chicago. Rahm Emanuel chicagocitycommunity Change image and share on social
