The strength of women and women's rights around the world are especially important because that affects children and families. And the cascade effect is remarkable.

I think Americans are good-hearted, open-minded people and race doesn't enter into this - at all.

As a mother, I - like everyone else - have to fill my gas tank in my car. I have to feed my family. I have to be able to make sure that I can keep a roof over their heads and, with things escalating the way they are, it's very difficult. People are losing their homes.

I believe in the great spirit and intelligence of Americans.

If you really want to see change, and have change, you're going to have to get involved.

I learned the hard way that not only do you not have to be superwoman, but it's better not to be and not to try to be. What I would like to be is just a good person - someone who tries her best and puts her best foot forward.

My husband is absolutely opposed to any negative campaigning at all.