Boston is known for its innovation.

Boston is safe. And we're going to keep it safe.

2004 was a great year for Boston! The Patriots won the Super Bowl! Boston hosted its first national political convention! And - the Red Sox won the World Series!

And it was from Boston that one in every six American families began their journey into the land of the free.

And for the city's birthday, we will host events in every neighborhood of the city, inviting all of our residents to share in the celebration of Boston's great epic - the story of neighbors who support one another where it matters most.

Boston is the engine of the state's economy.

I brought together experts from health care, business, academic institutions, and the community to develop a comprehensive blueprint for eliminating racial and ethnic disparities in health care in the City of Boston.

I am also committed to providing city employees with housing assistance.

Here's what I see all across this great city - people working together to make Boston a better place to live and to raise children, to grow and pursue dreams.

For every $5 that Boston's economy sends up to Beacon Hill, the state gives only $1 back to us.

Diversity gives our city a competitive edge.

Children need continuity as they grow and learn.

The true privilege of being Mayor is that I have the opportunity to be everyone's neighbor.

Currently, Boston has only nine percent of the state's population - but we provide more than 16 percent of the jobs and 19 percent of the state's revenues.

These are national problems that require national solutions.