Share
×
Inspirational Quotes
Authors
Professions
Topics
Tags
Quote
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
Share
Change background
T
T
T
Change font
Original
TAGS & TOPICS
Valerie Jarrett
Age: 67
Born: 1956
Born: November 14
Lawyer
Politician
Shiraz city
Valerie June Jarrett
Work
Threat
Networks
Time
Commitment
Embedded
Weapons
Reincarnation
Promise
Threats
Danger
Deadly
Courage
Terrorist
Also
Global
Together
Spread
More quotes by 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.
Valerie Jarrett
FACT: Nothing in Obamacare forces people out of their health plans.
Valerie Jarrett
The President has been a big proponent of the public option since the campaign.
Valerie Jarrett
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
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.
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
No one will be forced to take the public option. The word option means choice.
Valerie Jarrett
I think, traditionally, when the federal government has gathered statistics, it's been done in silos, so every agency really focuses on the statistics that are important to agency.
Valerie Jarrett
The ADA was a landmark civil rights legislation. It was a bill of rights for persons with disabilities, a formal acknowledgement that Americans with disabilities are Americans first and that they're entitled to the same rights and freedoms as everybody else.
Valerie Jarrett
American people aren't interested in the procedural analysis. What they want is an up and down vote. They deserve an up and down vote on health care.
Valerie Jarrett
President Obama celebrates diversity, yet instinctively seeks common ground and builds on that common ground to make progress.
Valerie Jarrett
If left unchecked, global change will create violent conflict, torrential storms, shrinking coastlines, and irreversible catastrophe.
Valerie Jarrett
President Obama stands ready to work with everyone, because that's what the American people expect and deserve - not for the short term political advantages, but the long term health of our country. We don't spend time trying to figure out what's in the minds of Republicans, we try to keep our focus on the American people.
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.
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.
Valerie Jarrett
I think that in a country as successful as ours, we still have a long way to go in terms of parity for women, whether it’s equal pay in the workforce or a whole host of other issues.
Valerie Jarrett
One of the major goals of health insurance reform is to bring down the cost.
Valerie Jarrett
For me, having a daughter made me much more efficient and productive. I would wake up in the morning trying to figure out how to organize my day so that I could get home. The phone calls with friends, the lunches out with colleagues - all of that got scrapped so that I could be as efficient and productive as possible.
Valerie Jarrett
Our whole philosophy is one of transparency.
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.
Valerie Jarrett