If we can't preserve the privacy of our right to procreate, I can't imagine what rights we will be able to protect.

Whoever is providing leadership needs to be as fresh and thoughtful and reflective as possible to make the very best fight.

Affirmative action has been generally cast in terms of race. I think women themselves are not as cognizant of the role affirmative action has played in opening the doors for women.

My satisfaction comes from my commitment to advancing a better world.

A woman who places a high priority on performance and excellence is seen as imperial. A man is seen as demanding and tough.

The influence of one's parents is powerful and permanent.

My mother taught me a lot of things, but they had big presuppositions built in - like her expectation that I'd be a missionary nurse in a religious order.