That's not what I want my children to hear. That's not representative of the country that I want my children to grow up in. And so that actually I found far more upsetting as a mom, as a woman, as an American, and even as my mother's daughter than anything they said about my mom.

We proved we could be safe and secure at home, and still have more allies and friends in the world.

What inspires me most are people who imagine and implement solutions to challenges in their own lives, in their communities, in our country and around the world.

I loved working on Wall Street. I loved the meritocracy of it and the camaraderie of the trading floor.

It just seems so fundamental to me. I'm able to marry the person I wanted to marry. That's the fundamental human imperative. Those of us who have been lucky enough should expand these rights to others.

When my father announced his campaign for president on Oct. 3, 1991, I had already cast my vote in favor of his candidacy.

My parents taught me to approach the world critically, but also to approach it with a sense of responsibility.