I kind of have never thought about a career path, which is an unusual approach. Sylvia Mathews Burwell More Quotes by Sylvia Mathews Burwell More Quotes From Sylvia Mathews Burwell We owe an enormous debt of gratitude to those who serve or have served in our countrys military, as well as to the families of those individuals. Whether protecting our freedoms in foreign fields or making contributions here at home, the value these men and women bring to the American workforce and our way of life is beyond measure. Sylvia Mathews Burwell gratitude military home Putting People First was progressivism revived, and at its best. Sylvia Mathews Burwell progressivism people firsts Walmart is committed to fighting hunger in America every day. Sylvia Mathews Burwell walmart fighting america Empowering small farmers to increase productivity, improve crop quality and access reliable markets is critical to addressing global hunger and poverty. Sylvia Mathews Burwell small farmers poverty quality Health care costs are an issue both for the government and for our larger economy. Sylvia Mathews Burwell economy care health government 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. Sylvia Mathews Burwell medical holiday support attention 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 listening ardently to the voice of the small farmer - is needed to bring big results and prosperity to the world's poor. Sylvia Mathews Burwell promises farmer change world Somewhere in Rwanda, a rural farmer is dreaming of providing an education for her children. Not just high school, but maybe even a university degree. Such a dream used to seem out of reach. Sylvia Mathews Burwell farmer education children school One in six people in the U.S. at some point each year don't know where their next meal will come from. Sylvia Mathews Burwell will year know people At Walmart, we recognize the need to support the development of our nation's youth. Sylvia Mathews Burwell nation youth support development Certainly it is much easier to think about negotiating and having deals when there is a singular represented point of view. That pretty much is a given. Sylvia Mathews Burwell pretty view think point-of-view 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. Sylvia Mathews Burwell every-day day enough positive 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. Sylvia Mathews Burwell change work positive people 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. Sylvia Mathews Burwell need back government law In one month, the Small Business Administration does $1 billion of loans and guarantees for businesses; many of those are women-owned businesses. Sylvia Mathews Burwell month small small-business business 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. Sylvia Mathews Burwell never community age mother To get the most from agricultural resources, poor farmers' needs must come first, guiding investment strategies and forming the yardstick for gauging results. Sylvia Mathews Burwell farmers investment results poor