Dana Perino Quotes

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Dana Perino

Profession : Journalist

Birth : May 9, 1972

One of the great joys in life is reading, yet it's the main thing people say they don't have time to do.

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Starting in the third grade, my dad had me read the 'Denver Post.' I had to discuss two articles with him before dinner, and we would also watch '60 Minutes' together.

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If you are trying to get people to work on a problem together, it's best if they don't know where you, as the supervisor/manager, stand on the question.

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If a political opponent has different approaches than mine, that doesn't make them a bad person. It means they have different backgrounds, experiences, and ideas.

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I think there is room out there to show the grace and dignity of women like Laura Bush.

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When you're the president of the United States, you have no money unless the Congress says, 'Here's what you can spend it on.'

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People like to talk about their hometowns and their travels, and the more places you've been, the more likely you'll be able to make a connection that can bring new business leads or career opportunities.

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Inauguration Day is like two ships passing in the night: the new staff moving in while the other walks out, taking one final look at the White House lawn as they leave with their cardboard box of possessions.

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My dad got me hooked on the news. That was a good thing.

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The Mexicans are not going to build the wall... they're not going to do it.

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Conservatives are charitable, forgiving, and are always - always - more willing to laugh at themselves.

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In Benin, there's a thing that family members wear the same pattern of traditional African clothing.

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As a press secretary and on 'The Five,' I've learned that I have a choice in how I answer a question. There's combative or productive - I get to take my pick.

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The realities are, there are - you can be entertaining and you can be fun, and you can say things that actually appeal to people. You still have to figure out a way to get to 270 electoral votes. Get votes in Iowa, New Hampshire, and South Carolina.

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Millennials are a very interesting generation for a lot of reasons. They're absolutely adorable, but they have some significant challenges. Their lives and their careers are delayed by about 10 years, partly because of the recession, also because of technology and also because of the way that they approach things.

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I've been in government and politics my entire career, and while I try to keep a level head and a reasonable tone in my commentary, even I can lose my head sometimes and let anger bubble over and burst out. It feels gross, looks ugly, and leaves a lasting mark.

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I have a fascination with Flight 93. My emotions are mixed: awe, gratitude, fear, heartache, pride - even, in some ways, guilt.

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There is freedom in forgiveness, and it's not that hard to do once you get into the habit.

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I am a pretty level-headed person, but that person, Harry Reid, has been the most destructive entity in Washington when it comes to civility. By far.

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It isn't always on the front pages, but the horrifying mistreatment and subjugation of women around the globe is very much worthy of more attention.

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