I became the messenger who had to be killed

But I think it would be irresponsible for me not to say what I really believe in my heart to be true - that there are some serious inequities that we face as women and that we can work to address these inequities

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.

The FBI has had a history of sex discrimination complaints brought against it, as well as race discrimination

I see myself as an educator.

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

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