204 Quotes by Dana Perino

Whether it’s foreign money or hiding emails, these stories are creating a narrative about Hillary Clinton trying to be above everyone else and operating under her own set of rules.

It’s not good enough to just know what to say about the policy; it’s really important to take the extra step to learn the policy, to be able to understand it, and articulate it.

I think a lot of women, especially ones that want to achieve career goals, tend to worry. I don’t want anyone to worry their life away.

I’ve found that knowing the material or the policy or the facts better than anyone else in the room is so empowering – and that means fully understanding them.

When Air Force One landed, it taxied to the hangar where the Israelis were gathered to greet us. Since President Bush didn’t waste any time, we were up and ready to go, standing by the door as the plane came to a stop. The President had just put on his suit jacket and was straightening his tie. I loved when he said to his personal aide and his advance man, “Look alive, boys! America has arrived.

I look at it this way – I don’t ever want to apologize for something i’ve said, but I want to be gracious enough to be ready to apologize if I ever need to. My answers to those questions have come gradually and after some trial and error. In my own life, personally and professionally, I’ve realized that being civil is an active decision that I get to choose to make several times a day. That’s why I believe there’s hope – civility is not extinct. It is a choice.

I asked the first guy, “So what was it that made you want to become a Navy SEAL – chance for adventure? Family tradition? Physical challenge? Desire to see the world?” “Oh no, ma’am. Chicks dig it,” he said.

I worry about how aggressive and vicious our discourse has become. I don’t think all is lost, however. I believe that there are ways that we can get our public debates back on track, because civility and manners are a matter of choice.

Sarcasm is like cheap wine - it leaves a terrible aftertaste.