American people aren't interested in the procedural analysis. What they want is an up and down vote. They deserve an up and… — Valerie Jarrett Copy Share Image
Those self-evident principles of life and liberty, pursuit of happiness, they're not self-executing. They require each of us to get engaged. And… — Valerie Jarrett Copy Share Image
We have to tell the stories of the everyday Americans who are adversely impacted by these policies. That's how we were able… — Valerie Jarrett Copy Share Image
Our democracy... is only as good as the American people demand it should be. — Valerie Jarrett Copy Share Image
The impact of solitary confinement can have a devastating consequence to the psychology of the people who are affected. — Valerie Jarrett Copy Share Image
I've had people say to me, 'Well, I enjoy going to the firing range and using the assault weapons.' But the pleasure… — Valerie Jarrett Copy Share Image
There are certain things that Americans expect their government to do. Our infrastructure is vitally important. Putting people back to work with… — Valerie Jarrett Copy Share Image
What we wouldn't want to see is just a piece of legislation on border security and high tech immigration without focusing on… — Valerie Jarrett Copy Share Image
When you are in local government, you are on the ground, and you are looking into the eyes and hearts of the… — Valerie Jarrett Copy Share Image
I just worry a lot. I'm a worrier. Michelle and Barack are really dear to me. I mean, I love them. And… — Valerie Jarrett Copy Share Image
People are struggling. They're trying to make ends meet, and they're looking for Washington to deliver for them. And they don't feel… — Valerie Jarrett Copy Share Image
Each generation has an obligation to pick up the baton. We want young people to feel a sense of responsibility to take… — Valerie Jarrett Copy Share Image
You can't just shuffle people around like they're deck chairs on a ship. You have to help them change their lives, and… — Valerie Jarrett Copy Share Image
FACT: Nothing in #Obamacare forces people out of their health plans. — Valerie Jarrett Copy Share Image
We have every confidence that people within the White House have behaved appropriately. — Valerie Jarrett Copy Share Image
President Obama stands ready to work with everyone, because that's what the American people expect and deserve - not for the short… — Valerie Jarrett Copy Share Image
What makes a lot of sense is that, while people are incarcerated, give them the tools they need to be able to… — Valerie Jarrett Copy Share Image
The biggest strength we have as Democrats is encouraging people to speak up about what is in their best interest. — Valerie Jarrett Copy Share Image
What are we going to do to make sure people get the skills they need if they are incarcerated so that when… — Valerie Jarrett Copy Share Image
I am an Iranian by birth and of my Islamic faith. I am also an American Citizen and I seek to help change America… — Valerie Jarrett Copy Share Image
We have held forums here at the White House on workplace flexibility, and the first major bill signed into law by President Obama was… — Valerie Jarrett Copy Share Image
Companies have told us that they have employees who are near retirement age. We created a $5 billion reinsurance pool to help them bear… — Valerie Jarrett Copy Share Image
Part of what makes America strong is our resilience, tenacity, innovation and our willingness to be optimistic about our future. I know that President… — Valerie Jarrett Copy Share Image
I had my daughter when I was pretty young, 28, and I had to sacrifice not going out with my friends, and I had… — Valerie Jarrett Copy Share Image
Barack's mother was very important to him, but he spent a great deal of his life living in a different place. So, as all… — Valerie Jarrett Copy Share Image
I vividly remember early on in my career when I was eight months pregnant, working literally around the clock, and worrying that each trip… — Valerie Jarrett Copy Share Image
I don't want to just tell my story - I want to share the experiences, life lessons, and values that have shaped who I… — Valerie Jarrett Copy Share Image
If you are not diverse and you are not listening to all voices and have your ear to the ground, you're not going to… — Valerie Jarrett Copy Share Image
We do have to ask ourselves as a culture, what do we want to be? You know, what are our founding values? And if… — Valerie Jarrett Copy Share Image
We have to think creatively about changes that need to be made in the workplace to accommodate the growing demands on the work force. — Valerie Jarrett Copy Share Image
