When I think of what has happened in a larger sense, beyond myself, then I would not change anything.

In July of 1983, I left Washington, DC area and have had minimal contact with Judge Clarence Thomas since

I see myself as an educator.

During this period at the Department of Education, my working relationship with Judge Thomas was positive.

But the issue of sexual harassment is not the end of it. There are other issues - political issues, gender issues - that people need to be educated about.

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

calls for equal treatment are often seen as calls for 'special treatment' in situations where discrimination has become the norm.