Karine Jean-Pierre

“I was born in Martinique.”

“The 2018 elections gave Democrats a landslide victory in the House and showed that voters are eager if not desperate to hold Trump accountable.”

“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.”

“Women everywhere do not have a choice. We are eviscerated when we speak up and disparaged when we don't. We have no options, no choices.”

“Whether it's a job or life choice, make sure you're figuring out what makes you motivated, not what motivates everyone else.”

“It can be really hard to ask for help when you need it, but that's why you have a network of supporters! They're there to support you. Let them.”

“Unfortunately, AIPAC's policy and conference speaker choices aren't its only problems. Its severely racist, Islamophobic rhetoric has proven just as alarming. The organization has become known for trafficking in anti-Muslim and anti-Arab rhetoric while lifting up Islamophobic voices and attitudes.”

“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.”

“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.”

“I'll be forever grateful for everything Congresswoman Barbara Jordan did to pave the way for black women in politics.”

“People often ask me how I stay hopeful - and how they can stay hopeful, too. Here's my answer: Do something. Do anything! Truly, anything. Sign up to make calls for a local candidate, or your favorite presidential candidate. Commit to canvassing one day a month.”

“I ran cross country and track in high school, and I've found that getting outside and out of my head is invaluable to staying balanced.”

“As a former political analyst for MSNBC, I'm used to speaking extemporaneously. But there's one line I have memorized - my credentials. Here it is: I've worked on four presidential campaigns, served in the White House, run political campaigns and graduated from and teach at an Ivy League institution.”

“I came out to my mom when I was 16. My parents are old school. They are immigrant parents, and when I came out, it didn't land well to say the least. And I quickly went back into the proverbial closet, if I may, and it was really hard.”

“We don't need to get into the geopolitical ramifications of Trump's ego-centric foreign policy to agree that American democracy should be for Americans - and that asking a foreign government to undermine our elections is wrong for anyone, including the president. Especially the president.”

“As the chief public affairs officer at MoveOn and an MSNBC political analyst, you can often find me talking in front of a podium or in front of a camera about the day's top news stories. A lot of the time, I'll connect it back to my personal story.”

“Serving and working for President Obama where you can be openly gay has been an amazing honor. It felt incredible to be a part of an administration that prioritizes LGBT issues.”

“In 2020, we need a movement to put this country back on the right track.”

“Representation does matter. You hear us say this often in this administration, and no one understands this better than President Biden.”

“I once had a job where I was essentially a fundraiser assistant. It was a volunteer thing I was doing, and I didn't like it.”