“On both occasions I found her to be someone unafraid to speak truth to power and unwavering in her quest to bring justice and honest government to the people,” he said. “She is smart, caring and a tireless worker. She is just the type of person I like to associate with and for these reasons and more I have been proud to call her my friend over the last 16 years and look forward to seeing her become the mayor that Chicago has needed for so long.”