I would argue that we have a generation of young people, particularly minorities, who are no longer putting up with the kinds of things their parents put up with. They're much more self-confident. It's no longer acceptable to make fun of people because of race or sex. But it has always been present in American society.
Donna ShalalaI compensate for big risks by always doing my homework and being well-prepared. I can take on larger risks by reducing the overall risk.
Donna ShalalaWhat you really remember at the beginning was that you have to throw a budget together. We made some terrible mistakes at the beginning in my own budget that took us at least a year to catch up on.
Donna ShalalaI have to admit, in January and February I was in an absolute fuzz. I had no one on board. It wasn't that I didn't know what I was doing, but we didn't have all the pieces put together.
Donna ShalalaIn every community, whether large or small, there are people who lead in their community in easy and difficult times.
Donna Shalala