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 circumstancecountryfinish share on social
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
I try to deal with my serious reading before work. Donna Shalala dealreadwork Change image and share on social
Higher education is one of few areas where this country competes with the rest of the world and wins. The best of American higher education outstrips any in the world. Look where the rest of the world goes for higher education, for graduate degrees. They come here. Donna Shalala americanareacompete share on social
I have to admit, in January and February I was in an absolute fuzz. I had no one on board. It wasn't that I didn't know what I was doing, but we didn't have all the pieces put together. Donna Shalala absoluteadmitboard Change image and share on social
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 alcoholalternativecenter 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
In fairy tales, the children are saved by caring adults. We need more caring adults in the lives of our children. Donna Shalala adultcarechild Change image and share on social
I'm pretty disciplined and am almost always on schedule. Donna Shalala disciplineprettyschedule Change image and share on social
I've spent my whole life with people underestimating me. Donna Shalala havelifepeople Change image and share on social
