Quotes from Jen Psaki

I'm not a monster.

There's no reason that there shouldn't be universal background checks to ensure guns don't get in the hands of people who should not have those guns.

When I about six years old, I loved watching '20/20.' I didn't really know what news was at that age, but I liked the storytelling of it.

Yes, sometimes I'm friendly and joyful, and sometimes I'm tough, and sometimes I'm straightforward.

For anyone to come forward and speak about their own struggles with mental health and tell their own personal story - that takes courage.

When I had my daughter, I'd been chugging along in my career and had great mentors and success, but it was the first time it hit me that I really loved working and having that professional outlet.

We continue to support phase two of the WHO's investigation in China, and call on China to allow further studies of COVID-19 origins in China.

I will always be an advocate for the Space Force.

There's a lot of hippie vibe in my family.

What I would note, though, and one of the things I really admire about the vice president: She is the first African American woman, woman of color, Indian American woman to serve in this job. Woman. I mean, so many firsts, right? It's a lot to have on your shoulders.

I'm kind of like Will Ferrell in the movie 'Elf.'

When I was at the State Department, I was targeted by the Russian propaganda machine because I was one of the most visible faces of the United States opposition to Russia's illegal intervention in Crimea. They made up quotes I never said.

I hope if any of my team members decide to have kids that they'll know we will be excited about it and we'll figure it out. And that is not a part of what should exclude anyone from being at the table or being in the room.