The time has come to engage the residents of the District of Columbia about the future of the city and the leadership that will represent them moving forward. We are proud of the progress we've made since January 2007, whether its beginning the critical reform of DCPS or bringing more development into our great neighborhoods. We cannot rest on the improvement we've fostered thus far and will continue to work with all residents to make the District a world class city.

Mayor Fenty and Bill Cosby on Meet the Press, January 18, 2009