I think if you are passionate about what you want to be or where you want to go and you work very hard to that goal, it will happen. And, yes, you'll be knocked down and you'll have some tough times. And it won't be easy all the time, but the rewards are pretty amazing, especially if you stay true to yourself.

Karine Jean-Pierre

Once I have that positive attitude, I bring that into work and try to lift up everybody around me.

Karine Jean-Pierre

We were wrong when we defined 'civility' as saying the wrong things the right way.

Karine Jean-Pierre

We were wrong every time we stayed silent when the Trump administration tried to tear us apart.

Karine Jean-Pierre

My parents witnessed firsthand in Haiti that if you stop speaking up, one day you'll wake up afraid to speak. They came to America so they'd never be afraid of speaking up again.

Karine Jean-Pierre

My parents' story is the story of many families immigrating to the United States today, and the story of so many who came before us.

Karine Jean-Pierre

The candidates winning in 2018 are running races that talk about the policies young people and people of color care about - such as Medicare for All and abolishing ICE - instead of running away from them.

Karine Jean-Pierre

Donald Trump was able to make it to the White House in part because he campaigned as an outsider running on anti-establishment 'drain the swamp' rhetoric.

Karine Jean-Pierre

Here's the biggest thing people forget about their networks: Use it! Think about it this way: You've spent years cultivating relationships. You have a literal list of people who want to see you succeed and are ready to help you at the drop of a hat. Why wouldn't you reach out to them if you need help?

Karine Jean-Pierre

Everyone needs help sometimes, and the people you've worked with and kept contact with for years will more than likely be happy to help be a part of your journey.

Karine Jean-Pierre

Treating people the way you'd want to be treated is the golden rule for a reason! It applies to life and to networking.

Karine Jean-Pierre

Throughout my non-linear career, I've learned to tap into my inner power - particularly when I worked in the White House under President Obama.

Karine Jean-Pierre

While working on the Obama campaign as the southern political director, I had become used to long hours and the incredibly fast-paced environment where anything could change in a moment. In fact, I learned not only to put up with it, but to love it.

Karine Jean-Pierre

I grew up in a family that voted together in every election.

Karine Jean-Pierre

Because I've worked in politics for decades, voting has always been on the forefront of my mind.

Karine Jean-Pierre

My parents grew up in Haiti, and unfortunately they watched the country they loved slide into dictatorship.

Karine Jean-Pierre

Ever since my dad found out what it was like to have your right to vote taken away from you, he'd never voluntarily give up the chance to cast his ballot. That's a lesson I'll never forget. And it's one I'll never let my daughter forget, either.

Karine Jean-Pierre

In 2005, I was asked to manage my first-ever political campaign.

Karine Jean-Pierre

My mom juggled working as a home health care aide with managing her own hair salon, often working every day except Sunday, when she went to church.

Karine Jean-Pierre

My father worked as a taxi driver in New York City, waking up at 4:00 A.M. most days to make it to the taxi line at John F. Kennedy International Airport to pick up passengers from the first international flights.

Karine Jean-Pierre

Karine Jean-Pierre Quotes

Once I have that positive attitude, I bring that into work and try to lift up everybody around me.

We were wrong when we defined 'civility' as saying the wrong things the right way.

We were wrong every time we stayed silent when the Trump administration tried to tear us apart.

My parents witnessed firsthand in Haiti that if you stop speaking up, one day you'll wake up afraid to speak. They came to America so they'd never be afraid of speaking up again.

My parents' story is the story of many families immigrating to the United States today, and the story of so many who came before us.

The candidates winning in 2018 are running races that talk about the policies young people and people of color care about - such as Medicare for All and abolishing ICE - instead of running away from them.

Donald Trump was able to make it to the White House in part because he campaigned as an outsider running on anti-establishment 'drain the swamp' rhetoric.

Everyone needs help sometimes, and the people you've worked with and kept contact with for years will more than likely be happy to help be a part of your journey.

Treating people the way you'd want to be treated is the golden rule for a reason! It applies to life and to networking.

Throughout my non-linear career, I've learned to tap into my inner power - particularly when I worked in the White House under President Obama.

While working on the Obama campaign as the southern political director, I had become used to long hours and the incredibly fast-paced environment where anything could change in a moment. In fact, I learned not only to put up with it, but to love it.

I grew up in a family that voted together in every election.

Because I've worked in politics for decades, voting has always been on the forefront of my mind.

My parents grew up in Haiti, and unfortunately they watched the country they loved slide into dictatorship.

Ever since my dad found out what it was like to have your right to vote taken away from you, he'd never voluntarily give up the chance to cast his ballot. That's a lesson I'll never forget. And it's one I'll never let my daughter forget, either.

In 2005, I was asked to manage my first-ever political campaign.

My mom juggled working as a home health care aide with managing her own hair salon, often working every day except Sunday, when she went to church.

My father worked as a taxi driver in New York City, waking up at 4:00 A.M. most days to make it to the taxi line at John F. Kennedy International Airport to pick up passengers from the first international flights.