Fear drives you and makes you better.

I try to deal with my serious reading before work.

We have not yet concluded that needle-exchange programs do not encourage drug use.

I bring other constituencies - I also have ties to minority communities. And obviously, to the world of world-class research universities. So I can bring some constituencies that I'm used to working with.

I have long ties to the women's community.

I've spent my whole life with people underestimating me.

The government is fully capable of delivering services. Even complex services.