Karine Jean-Pierre

Being a teacher was very important to me.

— Karine Jean-Pierre

I was born in Martinique.

— Karine Jean-Pierre

AIPAC's values are not progressive values.

— Karine Jean-Pierre

I am a Black, gay, immigrant woman.

— Karine Jean-Pierre

When it comes down to it, AIPAC's policies are not progressive policies.

— Karine Jean-Pierre

One part of my routine is going on long runs as often as possible.

— Karine Jean-Pierre

Nixon's impeachment-forced resignation gutted trust of the Republican party for years.

— Karine Jean-Pierre

I grew up in Hempstead, NY, and my very first job was working for an environmental organization.

— Karine Jean-Pierre

There's something called the Hatch Act that I have to be very mindful of.

— Karine Jean-Pierre

Once I have that positive attitude, I bring that into work and try to lift up everybody around me.

— Karine Jean-Pierre

We were wrong when we defined 'civility' as saying the wrong things the right way.

— Karine Jean-Pierre

In 2005, I was asked to manage my first-ever political campaign.

— Karine Jean-Pierre

I'll be forever grateful for everything Congresswoman Barbara Jordan did to pave the way for black women in politics.

— Karine Jean-Pierre

I've always known I've had to work harder, be smarter and have a longer resume than the men I'm working with to…

— Karine Jean-Pierre

My parents taught me by example what it means to be American: to hope and to dream, and to work hard for…

— Karine Jean-Pierre

As we've seen over the course of the Trump administration's tenure, words can prove just as destructive as laws.

— Karine Jean-Pierre

Voters are excited about progressive candidates because they're fighting for our interests, not special interests.

— Karine Jean-Pierre

Serving and working for President Obama where you can be openly gay has been an amazing honor. It felt incredible to be…

— Karine Jean-Pierre

I once had a job where I was essentially a fundraiser assistant. It was a volunteer thing I was doing, and I…

— Karine Jean-Pierre

Progressive candidates don't hesitate when it comes to supporting universal health care, or the fight for $15 minimum wage, or the right…

— Karine Jean-Pierre

What is our civic duty when our system of civics is broken? When our politics are so partisan that we put our…

— Karine Jean-Pierre

As the chief public affairs officer at MoveOn and an MSNBC political analyst, you can often find me talking in front of…

— Karine Jean-Pierre

Look, when I came to this country, my parents, like many immigrants, are looking for a better life. And in their minds…

— Karine Jean-Pierre

People often ask me how I stay hopeful - and how they can stay hopeful, too. Here's my answer: Do something. Do…

— Karine Jean-Pierre

My father worked as a taxi driver in New York City, waking up at 4:00 A.M. most days to make it to…

— Karine Jean-Pierre

The beauty of America is its freedoms and the promise that you can achieve your dreams, no matter your race, sex, country…

— Karine Jean-Pierre

I've had a lot of jobs and titles while working in politics. But at the end of the day, one thing has…

— Karine Jean-Pierre

Unfortunately, AIPAC's policy and conference speaker choices aren't its only problems. Its severely racist, Islamophobic rhetoric has proven just as alarming. The…

— Karine Jean-Pierre

We were wrong every time we stayed silent when the Trump administration tried to tear us apart.

— Karine Jean-Pierre

I wanted my book to be a guide for everyone who has been told 'no' in their life.

— Karine Jean-Pierre

I will never forget working in the White House for the first Black president.

— Karine Jean-Pierre

Because I've worked in politics for decades, voting has always been on the forefront of my mind.

— Karine Jean-Pierre

I grew up in a family that voted together in every election.

— Karine Jean-Pierre

Avoidance and delays aren't neutral; they send a very clear message.

— Karine Jean-Pierre

Donald Trump's legacy is not simply speckled with incidents of racism; it itself is racist.

— Karine Jean-Pierre

I had a lot of ups and downs. Being an immigrant in this country is incredibly difficult.

— Karine Jean-Pierre

When I think of Ida B. Wells, I think of sacrifice.

— Karine Jean-Pierre

In 2020, we need a movement to put this country back on the right track.

— Karine Jean-Pierre

I know Joe Biden well. I find him incredibly endearing.

— Karine Jean-Pierre

Joan Trumpauer Mulholland is proof that not all heroes get the recognition they deserve.

— Karine Jean-Pierre