Karine Jean-Pierre

“One of the things that we do is we elevate people. We put them on pedestals, and people are flawed. No one is perfect.”

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

“While the writers of the U.S. Constitution could not have predicted Trump's exact wrongdoing, they were able to imagine a scenario in which accountability was needed over the president - and that's why they created impeachment.”

“The beauty of America is its freedoms and the promise that you can achieve your dreams, no matter your race, sex, country of origin, sexual orientation or gender identity. This is something we continue to strive toward and fight for.”

“My parents taught me by example what it means to be American: to hope and to dream, and to work hard for those hopes and dreams.”

“Democratic lawmakers increasingly rely on people of color to show up at the polls to remain in office, but following an unfortunately familiar pattern, then ignore the views of the very people responsible for voting them into office.”

“I am a Black, gay, immigrant woman.”

“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.”

“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.”

“My parents were critical to building up my well of strength and resolve that I turn to whenever I'm in a difficult situation. And I want to make sure my daughter has the same well - an even bigger well.”

“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.”

“Voters in 2020 are going to back candidates who've got their backs - and those candidates are progressives who won't compromise on the backs of the American people.”

“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.”

“People across the country want to do something - anything - to make sure progress and hope and love and inclusion win in 2020.”

“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?”

“As more and more evidence comes to light, it's become clear that Donald Trump abused his power as president and put his own political gain over the interests of the American people.”

“Rep. Lewis was never satisfied with doing enough. And that's why, on top of everything he suffered and gave to the civil rights movement, to this country, somehow he also found room in his soul to be hopeful.”

“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.”

“Once you help one person register to vote or convince one friend to canvass with you, you'll never again question whether or not you can make a difference.”

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