Valerie Jarrett
The Diplomat
People, composure and the difficult conversation held well.
Valerie Jarrett is a seasoned political advisor known for her role in the Obama administration, where she focused on fostering relationships and navigating complex social issues. This interview highlights her ability to mediate and build trust across divides, showcasing her commitment to public service and community engagement.
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“It's both. Or a knowledge problem. It's a knowledge problem. It's a recruiting the right people problem who have expertise in this area. It's the procurement rules. There are laws and regulations that we have to operate under that are not the same as you would in the private sector when you're not. Bound by all those restrictions.”
“This was a So the second, we've just come up on the second anniversary if it's on us, and we are focusing on the issue of consent. What you have to have consent. If you have sex without consent, that's rape, and that's a crime. And so we engaged a broad array of celebrities to say we need your help.”
“It's a fraction, and so what we have to do, and you mentioned states, part of our approach is working at the state and local level, and so we're recruiting mayors across the country, for example, to work with their community colleges, their private employers, to get, again, these young people interested in these fields and make sure that…”
The Axe Files with David Axelrod — Ep. 321 - Valerie Jarrett
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