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 affordfabriclarge Change image and share on social
The economic dimension is very clear. I was at a dinner party, a mother got up, who's a very distinguished scientist, and said she had to get home and help her daughter with her homework. The two waiters, their faces changed. They were working their second jobs, they couldn't get home to help their kids with homework. Donna Shalala changecleardaughter share on social
Every year, I am reminded of the kids who aren't in the freshman class and aren't graduating. I remember every single one of them. That is the worst of times for me, to see the future snuffed out. Donna Shalala badclassfreshman Change image and share on social
Sure, it is apparent that presidents are looking at polls, but they are also stepping up on issues. President Clinton stepped up on tobacco. He shaped the polls on the tobacco issue. Donna Shalala apparentclintonissue Change image and share on social
The government is fully capable of delivering services. Even complex services. Donna Shalala capablecomplexdeliver Change image and share on social
Asking the government to help you for short periods of time is different than asking the government to take care of you for the rest of your life. Donna Shalala caregovernmentlife Change image and share on social