Valerie Jarrett quotes

If left unchecked, global change will create violent conflict, torrential storms, shrinking coastlines, and irreversible catastrophe. (Valerie Jarrett)
Our whole philosophy is one of transparency. View quote
Valerie Jarrett
My goal in the new administration is to engage all of the stakeholders, everyone who can help us meet the challenges of the 21st century, and ensure that we work together. View quote
Valerie Jarrett
One of the major goals of health insurance reform is to bring down the cost. View quote
Valerie Jarrett
As we try to compete in this global marketplace, we need to rebuild our infrastructure. We need to rebuild our schools. We need to make sure that teachers and first responders and veterans who are coming home from serving our country so proudly have jobs waiting for them. View quote
Valerie Jarrett
Given the daunting challenges that we face, it's important that president elect Obama is prepared to really take power and begin to rule day one. View quote
Valerie Jarrett
President Obama celebrates diversity, yet instinctively seeks common ground and builds on that common ground to make progress. View quote
Valerie Jarrett
The President has been a big proponent of the public option since the campaign. View quote
Valerie Jarrett
For those that are working part time, in small businesses, or who are unemployed and do not currently have health insurance, we want to make sure that you are covered. View quote
Valerie Jarrett
A new era of responsibility is here. View quote
Valerie Jarrett
We know the threats - from global terrorist networks to the spread of deadly weapons. Yet we also know that embedded in this time of danger is the promise of a new day, if we have the courage and commitment to work together. (Valerie Jarrett)
Please be assured that as we move along through the implementation of health insurance reform, making sure that we find efficiencies within the existing system, is foremost on the President's mind. View quote
Valerie Jarrett
The Recovery plan will put money in the pockets of the American worker, create and save millions of new jobs and invest in crucial areas such as health care, education, energy independence and a new infrastructure. View quote
Valerie Jarrett
Instead of sitting on the sidelines, President Obama has made it clear that the US is ready to lead a global effort to combat climate change. View quote
Valerie Jarrett
Financial regulatory reform is one of the top legislative priorities of the Obama Administration. View quote
Valerie Jarrett
No one will be forced to take the public option. The word option means choice. View quote
Valerie Jarrett
The United States is a strong and ardent ally of Israel. The fact of the matter is that friends can disagree. I think what's important is that world leaders are able to sit down with one another, have frank conversations and move forward. View quote
Valerie Jarrett
But if I were to sum up who Barack Obama is and how he plans to meet this moment with one word, that word would be 'responsibility.' Responsibility to each other, our families, our communities, our country, and our world. View quote
Valerie Jarrett
The last six months of the Bush administration lost four million jobs and the first six months of the Obama administration lost another four million before any initiatives of the president could take action. View quote
Valerie Jarrett
The long term sustainable growth in job creation comes from the private sector. It is important that the Obama administration partner with the private sector and come up with the best possible ideas for creating jobs. View quote
Valerie Jarrett
There are certain things that Americans expect their government to do. Our infrastructure is vitally important. Putting people back to work with construction is important. Our roads, our bridges, our sewers, our waterways, our dams - this is what makes our country so special. (Valerie Jarrett)
My daughter is, of course, perfect. Everyone's child is, but mine really is perfect. But I could not have raised her without my parents. From the time she was seven months until now, I have been a single parent. View quote
Valerie Jarrett
I just worry a lot. I'm a worrier. Michelle and Barack are really dear to me. I mean, I love them. And I don't want to see them get hurt. Just the nature of politics is hurtful. So every time they are hurt, I get hurt. It's a lot to ask of people, and it's a lot to see your friends go through. It's hard not to get emotional. View quote
Valerie Jarrett
We want to make sure that we incentivize the health care system to be designed to provide you the best quality health care possible. View quote
Valerie Jarrett
I care so passionately about improving the quality of life for women and girls, not just here in the United States, but internationally as well. I am a single mom and I raised a daughter who is now a young adult. View quote
Valerie Jarrett