Quinn gives emotional farewell

Posted on January 7, 2015

Gov. Pat Quinn addressed the City Club of Chicago in one of his final public speeches as governor. (Photo by B Corbin/WJBC)

By Metro News Service

CHICAGO – In an emotional speech that could be his last major address in office, Gov. Pat Quinn fought back tears as he talked about his stormy six years in office. 

Speaking to the City Club of Chicago on Tuesday, Quinn said he tried to be humble and earnest in office and follow the example of service set by his father. He cautioned against heaping more taxes on those least able to pay and called on those in office to be bold in making the tough choices needed to improve the state for its people. 

As for himself, Quinn wasn't specific about his plans, but said he believes in organizing, in grass-roots democracy, in petition-passing and referenda and said he plans to do something to help veterans. 

He closed his speech with his often-repeated ending line, "May the will of the people be the law of the land."

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