Elections should highlight principled disagreements, but they must not obscure our capacity to cooperate for the common good.

Chicago is one city. We shall work as one people for our common good and our common goals.

Politics is a noble activity. We should revalue it, practise it with vocation and a dedication that requires testimony, martyrdom, that is to die for the common good.

In a politically diverse nation, only by finding that common ground can we achieve results for the common good.

He's really a good guy. He's an intense guy and so am I. We have a lot in common, I think. I'm pulling for him.

Common sense often makes good law.