When you decide you're going to be a public servant, you should not be able to take on interests that conflict with the city.

I am an independent reform candidate. I do not represent the past.

I'm not affiliated with Ed Burke, Joe Berrios or anyone else who represents the old, corrupt Chicago way. I am offering voters a complete break from that past and pushing us forward in a way that brings people together and makes government more inclusive.

Obviously, I believe that Rahm Emanuel's leadership has failed. Obviously, I believe we need change.

Voting in presidential and congressional elections is a national right - and the national government should protect it.

Politics is a dirty game. We have our rules in boxing. In politics, no rules. Especially a young democracy like Ukraine. It's more like MMA.

Businesses should be focused on business, and social responsibility should be government responsibility.

In a democracy, you can be right and still lose power.