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Donna Shalala quotes

American Public Servant February 14, 1941

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We need to drive down requirements for the schools. In the 19th century, we increased the quality of the schools by higher education saying, 'You can't come in unless you have these skills, unless you've taken these courses.' We did that in Wisconsin when I was there, it helped to transform the secondary school system. Donna Shalala
Our young people are out on the streets looking for parties, a place to dance, looking for a scene. No institutions are providing them with alternatives, fun things to do that don't necessarily have alcohol at the center. Donna Shalala
Donna Shalala quote: "Sex education has to do with what's in people's head."
Sex education has to do with what's in people's head. Donna Shalala
We can't afford as a nation - not because of money but because of our social fabric - to have large numbers of people who are not working. Donna Shalala
Donna Shalala quote: "I have long ties to the women's community."
I have long ties to the women's community. Donna Shalala
We have to mainstream everybody. No matter what their circumstances when they were growing up. Part of that is knowing that after they're finished with school, everybody in this country gets up and goes to work. Donna Shalala
Donna Shalala quote: "I try to deal with my serious reading before work."
I try to deal with my serious reading before work. Donna Shalala
I bring other constituencies - I also have ties to minority communities. And obviously, to the world of world-class research universities. So I can bring some constituencies that I'm used to working with. Donna Shalala
Donna Shalala quote: "By putting people around me who will calm me down and slow me..."
By putting people around me who will calm me down and slow me down and make sure I work through an issue. Donna Shalala
I think anyone that thought that we were coming in as a bunch of liberal Democrats to deliver more large-scale social programs was nuts. I sure didn't expect it. Donna Shalala
Donna Shalala quote: "In fairy tales, the children are saved by caring adults. We..."
In fairy tales, the children are saved by caring adults. We need more caring adults in the lives of our children. Donna Shalala
Donna Shalala quote: "I get to work at about 7:30 or 8 unless I have a breakfast..."
I get to work at about 7:30 or 8 unless I have a breakfast meeting. Donna Shalala
You go to college not only for the latest knowledge but also to meet people from different backgrounds. That's the genius of the American higher-education system compared with the Europeans'. We don't simply skim the elite. Donna Shalala
I have always hired people of different ages. Young people and older people. People in their 70s and in their 20s. People who are fully capable of talking back to me. Donna Shalala
What you really remember at the beginning was that you have to throw a budget together. We made some terrible mistakes at the beginning in my own budget that took us at least a year to catch up on. Donna Shalala

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