“I loved the Sunday funnies, and then, as I got a little bit older, I think my dad recognized that it was important for children, and especially girls, to have that time with their dad so that they could help develop their confidence and their critical thinking skills.”

American political commentator and author

Dana Perino is an American political commentator and author, best known for serving as the 26th White House press secretary from 2007 to 2009 under President George W. Bush. She was born Dana Marie Perino and became only the second woman to hold the post, after Dee Dee Myers. Her work in public life centers on political commentary and communication at the highest levels of government. She is associated with the final years of the Bush administration and with the growing visibility of women in the White House press secretary role.