My parents are older, and they lead a somewhat sheltered life. It was difficult to talk with them about things that were embarrassing to me, and that I had never spoken to them about

We've got to understand that all disenfranchised people have something in common...The pursuit of justice really is about equality for everyone.

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 have no personal vendetta against Clarence Thomas. I seek only to provide the committee with information which it may regard as relevant

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.

I see myself as an educator.

The experience of testifying and the aftermath have changed my life