I wanted to have a political career. I thought studying political science would be the best way to achieve it.

There is so much each one of us can do to make a difference. We are at a dangerous juncture in the history of mankind. ... We need to defend our principles and values, human rights, civil liberties and the rule of international law. If we don't our world will further descend into a state of chaos.

I often traveled to Nicaragua to speak against repressive policies by the Sandinista government.

Today, we talk a lot about terrorism, but we rarely talk about state terrorism.

I have always been willing to admit when I made a mistake. I made a mistake in my understanding of the composition of the Contras, not on my opposition to the Contra war.

People in so many countries look up to the United States as a model of democracy, but I doubt if that can continue. It leaves me with a great sense of loss.

I didn't want to be discriminated against because of my gender and status. I promised myself I was never going to be treated as a second-class citizen.