I think anyone that thought that we were coming in as a bunch of liberal Democrats to deliver more large-scale social programs was nuts. I sure didn't expect it.
Donna Shalala

We are living longer, and we need to live better.
Donna Shalala

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

I have always hired people of different ages. Young people and older people. People in their 70s and in their 20s. People who are fully capable of talking back to me.
Donna Shalala

The dog doesn't know the difference between Saturday, Sunday, and Monday, so I have to walk the dog early those days too.
Donna Shalala

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

Asking the government to help you for short periods of time is different than asking the government to take care of you for the rest of your life.
Donna Shalala

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