Sylvia Mathews Burwell

“Big meetings and big talk are not enough in a world that is hungry for change. Big action - world leaders keeping their promises, and developing countries committing resources while listenin...”

“In an age when stagecraft, gauzy themes, and sound-bites have too often been substituted for leadership, Bill Clinton as a candidate made it essential to campaigning to take the specifics of...”

“Health care costs are an issue both for the government and for our larger economy.”

“I kind of have never thought about a career path, which is an unusual approach.”

“Technologies, including cell phones, have the potential to help millions of poor people out of poverty by enabling access to a range of safe, affordable financial services - most importantly...”

“Empowering small farmers to increase productivity, improve crop quality and access reliable markets is critical to addressing global hunger and poverty.”

“Job training empowers people to realize their dreams and improve their lives.”

“Medical attention and emotional support can be difficult to obtain for those in need, yet both are essential to nurturing healthy futures year round and especially during the holiday season.”

“Savings is an important tool because it can help the poor deal with the ups and downs of irregular earnings and help them build reserves for a rainy day.”

“Where the federal government and the taxpayer has had funds misused, we need to use the full extent of the law to get those funds back for the taxpayer.”

“While natural disasters capture headlines and national attention short-term, the work of recovery and rebuilding is long-term.”

“No innovation in the past 200 years has done more to save lives and improve health than the sanitation revolution triggered by invention of the toilet. But it did not go far enough. It only...”

“When nonprofits, companies and consumers work together, we believe we can make long term, positive change for the millions of people in America who struggle with hunger.”

“There are so many local nonprofits making a positive impact every day, and yet, oftentimes we don't hear enough about them or their needs.”

“'Putting People First' was progressivism revived and at its best.”

“My mother at the age of 65 decided she was going to run for mayor. She had never run for public office, and she decided she wanted to try and do some things for the community.”

“Banks can't recoup the costs of serving customers who save in small amounts and transact frequently.”

“Walmart is committed to fighting hunger in America every day.”

“At Walmart, we recognize the need to support the development of our nation's youth.”

“Walmart's Global Women's Economic Empowerment Initiative is working to create opportunity and empower women and girls in markets around the world.”