Jenna Bush Quotes
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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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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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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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I can't wish I weren't something that I am.
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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 think I know a lot about campaigns.
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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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I care what people who know me think of me.
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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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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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Our parents have always encouraged us to be independent and dream big.
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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'm not the perfect bride after all.
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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 parents taught us it's important to give back.
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A lot of my colleagues at school became great friends of mine.
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My mom's a secret Rastafarian.
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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 hope to continue writing. I hope to continue teaching.
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I'm a perfectionist - I could rewrite forever.
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I hope that I serve by being a teacher.
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I think I've become more like my mom just because of what we're both interested in, children and teaching and writing.