"When you are in local government, you are on the ground, and you are looking into the eyes and hearts of the people you are there to serve. It teaches you to listen; it teaches you to be expansive in the people with whom you talk to, and I think that that engagement gives you political judgment."
Valerie Jarrett"We want to make sure that we incentivize the health care system to be designed to provide you the best quality health care possible."
Valerie Jarrett"One of the major goals of health insurance reform is to bring down the cost."
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