Generally speaking, historically in this country, the care of a child has been thought of as female business.

As lawmakers, we must assure the people of America that our nation will not experience the nightmare of the 2000 presidential election.

I try hard to convince them it's important - but there's a history of discomfort with minorities voting in some parts of this country, so most especially the older people have to get accustomed to it.

All issues are women's issues - and there are several that are just women's business.

It takes ground activity to stimulate that Black vote.

During the election, I had three male opponents and we went into a runoff. The front runner for the men was a native of Dallas who had run at large before, but I had a higher profile than him from my community service.

I said we needed to organize women around the world to push peace.