President Obama celebrates diversity, yet instinctively seeks common ground and builds on that common ground to make progress. Valerie Jarrett buildcelebratecommon Change image and share on social
Our whole philosophy is one of transparency. Valerie Jarrett philosophytransparency Change image and share on social
If left unchecked, global change will create violent conflict, torrential storms, shrinking coastlines, and irreversible catastrophe. Valerie Jarrett catastrophechangecoastline Change image and share on social
I moderated a panel focusing just on women and the specific challenges that women entrepreneurs face. And we found that around the world, the challenges are the same, whether it is gaining access to capital, risk-taking, or the ability to expand beyond a small business and grow. Valerie Jarrett abilityaccessbusiness share on social
No one will be forced to take the public option. The word option means choice. Valerie Jarrett choiceforcemean Change image and share on social
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. Valerie Jarrett barackcommunitycountry share on social
Part of what makes America strong is our resilience, tenacity, innovation and our willingness to be optimistic about our future. I know that President Obama is absolutely the best president to lead our country in the right direction. Valerie Jarrett absolutelyamericacountry share on social
The whole issue of healthcare is very complicated. There have been seven Presidents who've tried to get healthcare reform passed. Valerie Jarrett complicatehavehealthcare Change image and share on social
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. Valerie Jarrett assureefficiencyexist Change image and share on social
We have held forums here at the White House on workplace flexibility, and the first major bill signed into law by President Obama was the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act. Lilly was here a few weeks ago because we were trying very hard to push paycheck fairness through the Congress. Unfortunately, we fell two votes short. Valerie Jarrett actagobill share on social