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

You can't always expect a certain result, but you can expect to do your best.

For my undergraduate work, I went to Oklahoma State University and graduated from there in 1977

Certainly my life will not ever be as private and discreet, and perhaps I should even use the word insulated, as it was before

I work every day to live up to my mother's model. She was a very proud woman. And she really prepared me to go off into the world as a proud daughter.

I am hopeful that others who have suffered sexual harassment will not become discouraged by my experience, but instead will find the strength to speak out about this serious problem.

What we really need to be understanding is that all of these things matter and they all stem from the fact that certain people live with power and authority and they want to maintain it