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Donna Shalala quotes about people

American Public Servant February 14, 1941

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Donna Shalala quote: "I've spent my whole life with people underestimating me."
I've spent my whole life with people underestimating me. Donna Shalala
But for me, it is when a student has died. I find the death of a young person the most difficult and painful of times. To explain it to other young people, to see a bright future snuffed out, is just awful. I am haunted by those deaths. Donna Shalala
I think President Bush tried to step up on Social Security even though the polls showed that was unpopular. He has not been successful and backed off, but I admire people who take on big problems. Donna Shalala
I am interested in getting people to use the healthcare system at the right time, getting them to see the doctor early enough, before a small health problem turns serious. Donna Shalala
It's coaches. It's people that are involved in kids' lives at every level, and it's supporting their parents. Their parents need better jobs. So that they can help them with their homework and don't have to work two jobs. Donna Shalala
I would argue that we have a generation of young people, particularly minorities, who are no longer putting up with the kinds of things their parents put up with. They're much more self-confident. It's no longer acceptable to make fun of people because of race or sex. But it has always been present in American society. Donna Shalala
Donna Shalala quote: "In every community, whether large or small, there are people..."
In every community, whether large or small, there are people who lead in their community in easy and difficult times. 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: "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
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
Donna Shalala quote: "I'll be one of the spokespeople, one of the people who sells..."
I'll be one of the spokespeople, one of the people who sells the Administration's plans. Donna Shalala

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