Jenna Bush

“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.”

“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.”

“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.”

“I don't think I'm portrayed in the media the way I really am - but then who is?”

“I hope to work with kids any way possible.”

“I think I've become more like my mom just because of what we're both interested in, children and teaching and writing.”

“I think there are many ways to serve your country.”

“Kids are so dynamic; if you're tired and you walk into a roomful of kids, your energy is brought up to their level.”

“I like to go to bed early.”

“A lot of my colleagues at school became great friends of mine.”

“The world is such a big place, and there's so much that goes on, but a lot of the media really just cover the same thing over and over again.”

“I don't have any children. I just have a cat, to my parents' dismay.”

“I hope to focus on what I'm passionate about because I think I'd do them best job on them - education, urban education, women and children's issues and literacy.”

“Our parents have always encouraged us to be independent and dream big.”

“My dad saw my husband's boss at a conference, and he said to stop paying my husband until we produce children.”

“I don't think of myself as a policy expert. I think education is the most important thing.”

“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.”

“I hope to continue writing. I hope to continue teaching.”

“I think I know a lot about campaigns.”

“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.”