“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 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.” ThinkingSocialProgramDemocratScalesBunchNutsLarge ScaleSocial Programs 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