“In every community, whether large or small, there are people who lead in their community in easy and difficult times.” PeopleEasyDifficultCommunityDifficult TimesLead In Author:Donna Shalala
“I'll be one of the spokespeople, one of the people who sells the Administration's plans.” PeoplePlansSellsAdministrationSpokespeople Author: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.” PeopleThinkingProblemBigsSocialPresidentStepsSuccessfulSecurityAdmireSocial SecurityPollsPresident BushStep UpBig Problems Author: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.” PeopleKindSelfYoungFunSexParentRaceGenerationsArguingMinoritiesAcceptableAmerican SocietySelf Confident Author: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.” PeopleInspirationalYoungFunPartyStreetsSceneInstitutionsDanceAlcoholAlternativesThings To DoProvidingFun Things Author: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.” PeopleEnoughUseProblemTurnsSeriousDoctorsHealthcareRight TimeHealth Problems Author:Donna Shalala
“I've spent my whole life with people underestimating me.” PeopleWholeWhole LifeUnderestimate Author: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.” PeopleNationsSocialNumbersFabricLarge NumbersSocial Service Author:Donna Shalala
“By putting people around me who will calm me down and slow me down and make sure I work through an issue.” PeopleIssuesQuietDown AndCalm Author:Donna Shalala
“Sex education has to do with what's in people's head.” PeopleSexEducationSex Education Author:Donna Shalala
