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 JarrettIf left unchecked, global change will create violent conflict, torrential storms, shrinking coastlines, and irreversible catastrophe.
Valerie JarrettAmerican 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 JarrettI think that in a country as successful as ours, we still have a long way to go in terms of parity for women, whether itโs equal pay in the workforce or a whole host of other issues.
Valerie JarrettWe talked about the resources that the justice department has available to help them -- the technical assistance to ensure that we're diffusing situations, not encouraging them to spiral out of control.
Valerie JarrettFrom day one, President Obama has made improving the quality of life for woman a top priority. It's why he created the White House Council on Women and Girls that I'm so proud to chair. Our directive was to look across the board at all of the federal agencies and determine what we could do to improve the quality of life for women and girls.
Valerie Jarrett