Jenna Bush Quotes
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When you grow up as the daughters of George and Laura Bush, you develop a special appreciation for how blessed we are to live in this great country.
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It's not like he called me up and asked me. They've never wanted to throw us into that world, and I think our decision probably shocked them. But I love my dad, and I think I'd regret it if I didn't do this.
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I can't wish I weren't something that I am.
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I'm more like my father, personality-wise. But my mom and I get alone really well - obviously, because my mom and my dad get along so well.
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As a teacher you can see the difference in kids who have parents who were involved. That difference, by the time these kids get to the third grade, is drastic.
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Kids are so dynamic; if you're tired and you walk into a roomful of kids, your energy is brought up to their level.
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I'm just not political. I have opinions, but there's nothing about the process that has ever interested me. I'm 22, and this is the first interview I've ever done in my life.
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People ask me if I ever see my father and I say yes, because he puts in the effort. He calls all the time to tell us he's proud of us.
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I think I know a lot about campaigns.
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I care what people who know me think of me.
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I don't know about the world, but I know kids. And I feel like sometimes kids don't get involved because they think, what can I do? I'm just a kid. And really kids can do so much.
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I was sports editor for my high school newspaper, but I think I shied away from journalism.
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I don't think I'm portrayed in the media the way I really am - but then who is?
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My parents taught us it's important to give back.
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Our parents have always encouraged us to be independent and dream big.
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I hope to continue writing. I hope to continue teaching.
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I hope that I serve by being a teacher.
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I didn't go to Latin America thinking, 'I'm gonna write a book. This is what I'm gonna do.' I went there to work for UNICEF and to learn.
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My mom's a secret Rastafarian.
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I'm not the perfect bride after all.
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A lot of my colleagues at school became great friends of mine.
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I think there are many ways to serve your country.
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I'm sure there were times when I wish I had thought, 'Gosh, that might really embarrass mom and dad,' but our parents didn't raise us to think about them. They're very selfless and they wanted us to have as normal of a college life as possible. So really, we didn't think of any repercussions.
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I decided to go to Latin America because many of my students in Washington emigrated from this region and inspired me to learn more about their home countries.