"I believe the way I describe the problems in Chicago is that it's a metropolitan area. I've said that everywhere. The uneducated child is not just my problem, it's the state's problem. It's also the federal government's problem"
- Richard M. Daley
About this Quote
Richard M. Daley is explaining the issues in Chicago as a city problem. He is highlighting that the concern of ignorant kids is not simply his problem, but an issue of the state and federal government too. He is highlighting the need for a collective effort to resolve the issue of ignorant children in Chicago. He is also emphasizing the requirement for an extensive approach to the concern, one that includes all levels of government. He is worrying the importance of resolving the concern of uneducated children in Chicago, as it is an issue that impacts the whole metropolitan area. He is requiring a unified effort to deal with the problem, one that includes all levels of government.
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