I've spent my whole life with people underestimating me. Donna Shalala havelifepeople Change image and 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
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
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
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 doctorearlyhealth 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
You can't have a university without having free speech, even though at times it makes us terribly uncomfortable. If students are not going to hear controversial ideas on college campuses, they're not going to hear them in America. I believe it's part of their education. Donna Shalala americacampuscollege share on social