11 Quotes & Sayings By Rahm Emanuel

Rahm Emanuel is an American politician who was the 42nd mayor of Chicago. From 1994 until leaving office in 2010, Emanuel was the chief of staff to President Barack Obama. He is currently a Senior Fellow at the University of Chicago. Rahm Emanuel was born in Israel and raised in Israel and the United States Read more

He attended public schools in both countries before enrolling at Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion (HUC-JIR), graduating with a B.A. degree in Religious Sciences (minor in Hebrew). Emanuel attended Tel Aviv University for one year, where he enrolled in Political Science and received an M.A.

degree in political science. He then earned his J.D. degree from the University of Virginia School of Law, where he served as chief editor of the "Virginia Law Review".

His brother is Ari Emanuel, an entertainment manager and producer, agent, and founder of Endeavor Talent Agency, one of the largest talent firms in Hollywood.

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My attitude is govern as if you've run your last race. That's not to say I've run my last race, but govern with a liberation and a freedom; change your mind frame to operate that way. Rahm Emanuel
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What is more comforting to the terrorists around the world: the failure to pass the 9/11 legislation because we lacked a majority of the majority, ' or putting aside partisan politics to enact tough new legislation with America's security foremost in mind? Rahm Emanuel
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It is one thing to train officers on fighting crime. It is a whole other thing to train them to build friendships and relationships, which are integral to fighting crime. This takes time, effort, and patience on the part of police officers. Rahm Emanuel
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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
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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. Rahm Emanuel
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Because of the president's leadership, every American will have access to affordable, quality health care. Rahm Emanuel
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Whose leadership, whose judgment, whose values do you want in the White House when that crisis lands like a thud on the Oval Office desk? Rahm Emanuel
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The person who takes the oath of office in the next four months will shape not just the next four years, but the next forty years of our nation. In these next four years, we need proven leadership, proven judgment and proven values. America needs four more years of President Barack Obama. Rahm Emanuel
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Today, because of President Obama's courage, kids can stay on their parent's plan until they are 26. Insurers cannot kick you off your policy because you have hit your limit. They will not be able to deny you because you have a pre-existing condition. Rahm Emanuel
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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