The District of Columbia is moving forward faster than ever. We're making our claim as one of the true world class cities. With your support, we'll continue to take on our greatest challenges head on.

I am proud of the progress we've made since January 2007, whether its beginning the critical reform of our public schools, reducing violent crime citywide or bringing responsible development into our great neighborhoods.

But we cannot rest on the improvements we've made thus far, and I am committed to work with every resident to make the District of Columbia a world class city.

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