I know it may be hard to imagine given how broken and gridlocked our politics truly are, but from the White House to, yes, Congress, the government is filled with hard-working, idealistic public servants working incredibly hard on tough issues, trying to make people's lives better and move the country, and our world, forward.
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Some people might have different ideas about what progress looks like, and some are cynical and plaValerie Jarrett:
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I finally said, 'I don't care if you're the first person in your family to be a lawyer.' EverybodyValerie Jarrett:
One miscalculation I made is I did not fully appreciate that the Republicans in Congress were goingValerie Jarrett:
Just because somebody says no doesn't mean that you have to listen. You can do what you think is riValerie Jarrett:
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Encouraging the next generation is really where my heart is.Valerie Jarrett:
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I certainly hope that we can all continue to be forces for good after leaving the White House.