Every president learns in the course of your time in office, but the American people have the right to expect that you walk in the door prepared for the job. Valerie Jarrett Read Quote
I realize that I was being the kind of parent that I thought my daughter needed. I was a good role model for her on what a working mom can do. Valerie Jarrett Read Quote
Life is full of trade-offs. At different phrases in your life, you’re able to do certain things that you can’t do at other phases. And you make choices. Valerie Jarrett Read Quote
I wasn’t burdened by a personal history of prejudice. It’s part of why I thought Barack could win. Valerie Jarrett Read Quote
I had my daughter when I was pretty young, 28, and I had to sacrifice not going out with my friends, and I had to figure out how to juggle both raising her and also a very demanding job. Valerie Jarrett Read Quote
Own your choices. Don’t feel ashamed about what you’re doing, trust yourself that you’re a good parent, don’t let anybody else shame you, and, certainly, don’t shame yourself. Valerie Jarrett Read Quote
I’m kind of old to change. But if somebody were to come to me and say, ‘You know what, Valerie? I think if you were to do this it would be more helpful,’ of course I would listen to that. Valerie Jarrett Read Quote
A big part of our agenda is to position the United States for long-term sustainable growth and health, and those jobs come from the private sector. Valerie Jarrett Read Quote
