It's hard to be the first. It's almost as if I'm subject to a different level of inspection.

The Islamic community today is faced with a new version of an old struggle. My late mother used to say it doesn't matter whether you came to this country on the Mayflower or on a slave ship, through Ellis Island or the Rio Grande. We're all in the same boat now.

I think it does suggest that the American people really do want to listen to somebody who actually has some solutions, some answers, and gives them some hope.

It's time to take the 'Men Only' sign off the White House door.

New Zealand, by the way, where I was ambassador, has had two women prime ministers - one from either party.

I believe that our message of rebuilding America is one that will resonate with the American people.

If we can rebuild Iraq, we can rebuild Illinois and Indiana and if we can do Baghdad, we can do Baltimore.