107 Quotes by Donna Shalala

We need to drive down requirements for the schools. In the 19th century, we increased the quality of the schools by higher education saying, 'You can't come in unless you have these skills, unless you've taken these courses.' We did that in Wisconsin when I was there, it helped to transform the secondary school system.

You don't want to destroy the energy that comes out of a campaign.

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.

In every community, whether large or small, there are people who lead in their community in easy and difficult times.

I'll be one of the spokespeople, one of the people who sells the Administration's plans.

Sometimes I'll trust my gut more than my head. Logical information might lead me in one direction and my feelings in another. Whereas I would have followed my head ten years ago, now I'm as likely or more likely to go with my gut feeling. It's ironic - you'd think the opposite would be true as you move to the top but it's not.

I compensate for big risks by always doing my homework and being well-prepared. I can take on larger risks by reducing the overall risk.

By putting people around me who will calm me down and slow me down and make sure I work through an issue.

I have long ties to the women's community.