American Quote by Valerie Jarrett
“The American people want change. They don't want the same old health care system that's not affordable, that doesn't offer coverage to everybody, that keeps escalating in cost. And what we've seen from the Republicans is, really, a desire to have the status quo.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Remarks at Democratic National Committee Meeting, 2015
People demand affordable, universal health care; opposition prefers maintaining the costly, incomplete system.
In simple terms: Demand for change vs. status quo in health care
Key Takeaway
Advocate for reform and inclusive coverage
Themes
health care reform
political conflict
public demand
systemic inequality
Mood
concerned
determined
hopeful
Type
political
activist
When to use this quote
- voting
- activism
- public advocacy
- policy lobbying
Key Concepts
public policy
social justice
political strategy
Questions to Reflect On
- What barriers prevent health care reform?
- How can citizens influence policy effectively?
A Different Perspective
Change may face entrenched interests and funding challenges
![“If you're in a Republican district that is leery of President [Donald] Trump,then, you might feel a little bit more exposed.Of course, if you're in a swing district, then this town hall tension has to worry you which is why we haven't seen many Republicans from swing districts actually hold these…” quote by Chuck Todd](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/5fc/chuck-todd-2739_bits_if-you-re-in-a-republican-district-that_1947471.jpg)
![“I think [Republicans] would really like to rip up that [Iran nuclear agreement] and get a new one, but that's going to be very difficult. You, of course, have Russia involved in that.” quote by George Stephanopoulos](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/a1a/george-stephanopoulos-7418_agreement_i-think-republicans-would-really-like-to_509274.jpg)
![“I really love what [Donald] Trump is doing. He is doing a great job of exposing the republicans for what they really are.” quote by Tommy Chong](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/b2c/tommy-chong-4039_exposing_i-really-love-what-donald-trump-is-doing_1021386.jpg)
![“Thinking is always dangerous to the status quo. [...] The moment you start thinking, you'll want to change something.” quote by Margaret J. Wheatley](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/14b/margaret-j-wheatley-4368_dangerous_thinking-is-always-dangerous-to-the-stat_1115398.jpg)
