Let no one doubt, we will defend America's security and the cause of freedom around the world. But we want a president who tells us what America is fighting for, not just what we are fighting against. We want a president who will defend human rights - not just where it is convenient - but wherever freedom is at risk - from Chile to Afghanistan, from Poland to South Africa

Personal religious convictions have no place in political campaigns or in dictating public policy.

If you don't run, you can't win.

The polls indicated that I was feisty, that I was tough, that I had a sense of humor, but they weren't quite sure if they liked me and they didn't know whether or not that I was sensitive.

I am the first to admit that were I not a woman, I would not have been the vice-presidential nominee.

You had to be tough to be a female member of Congress.

If you ask me a question, don't tell me what the question is in advance, 'cause I'd rather not know.