We have to mainstream everybody. No matter what their circumstances when they were growing up. Part of that is knowing that after… — Donna Shalala Copy Share Image
We know the parental support, community support, makes a difference. It's not just the metrics of testing and putting pressure on the… — Donna Shalala Copy Share Image
We need to drive down requirements for the schools. In the 19th century, we increased the quality of the schools by higher… — Donna Shalala Copy Share Image
It's coaches. It's people that are involved in kids' lives at every level, and it's supporting their parents. Their parents need better jobs. So… — Donna Shalala Copy Share Image
By putting people around me who will calm me down and slow me down and make sure I work through an issue. — Donna Shalala Copy Share Image
Higher education is one of few areas where this country competes with the rest of the world and wins. The best of American higher… — Donna Shalala Copy Share Image
Sure, it is apparent that presidents are looking at polls, but they are also stepping up on issues. President Clinton stepped up on tobacco.… — Donna Shalala Copy Share Image
I bring other constituencies - I also have ties to minority communities. And obviously, to the world of world-class research universities. So I can… — Donna Shalala Copy Share Image
I would argue that we have a generation of young people, particularly minorities, who are no longer putting up with the kinds of things… — Donna Shalala Copy Share Image
But for me, it is when a student has died. I find the death of a young person the most difficult and painful of… — Donna Shalala Copy Share Image
