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

We have gone into a war, an unelected president sending us into a war that the Congress frankly had no right, I believe, to authorize.

Defining myself, as opposed to being defined by others, is one of the most difficult challenges I face.

I was very productive as a senator for my state.

We're failing our children with education, we're failing our environment.

I am determined to try to rebuild and renew this country in ways that will build community and level the playing field. To me, that means making certain that the fight to preserve our civil liberties is waged, making certain the fight against discrimination is waged, making certain that women have opportunity in this country.

I think that we have a responsibility to make certain that we are fiscally responsible in order to assure, frankly, future generations don't have to pay our bills.