As much as we need a prosperous economy, we also need a prosperity of kindness and decency.

John and I were lucky because our mother was a strong woman with high expectations and a strong sense of values. She encouraged us to pursue things we were interested in and not think about what other people wanted us to do.

I can see both sides of term limits, and I think, in different positions, term limits make more sense than in some others.

In a funny way, poems are suited to modern life. They're short, they're intense. Nobody has time to read a 700-page book. People read magazines, and a poem takes less time than an article.

I think that the presidency really brings out the best in a lot of people.

In terms of my marriage, you know, falling in love with my husband was by far the best thing that's ever happened to me.

It is not easy to stand up against your constituents or your friends or colleagues or your community and take a tough stand for something you believe is right. Because you always want to keep working and live to fight another battle and it might cost you your career.