Because I was extremely uncomfortable talking about sex with him at all and particularly in such a graphic way, I told him that I did not want to talk about these subjects.

If I can mean to people - if I can symbolize the ability to pursue gender equality, racial equality, and to be truthful about our experiences, then, absolutely, that's what I want to be.

I'm not sure I can say there is a clean line between me as an individual and me as a lawyer.

Testifying has helped me understand that one individual's behavior and actions make a difference. That my actions are important to people other than myself

The real problem is that the way that power is given out in our society pits us against each other.

I was aware, however, that telling at any point in my career could adversely affect my future career

I became the messenger who had to be killed