I think people need to remember what the situation was when President [Barack] Obama came into office.

A psychologist once told me that for a boy being in the middle of a conflict between two women is the worst possible situation. There's always a desire to please each one.

Everyone has some dysfunction in their families. They have to deal with it. You don't walk away if you love someone. You help the person.

The president [Barack Obama] himself has said he thought part of his job was to remind the American people that being president and commander in chief is a serious responsibility.

Our constitution enshrines the rule of law, freedom of worship and expression, we cherish these values too.

The safe haven that al-Qaida has found in Pakistan is very troubling.

Obviously, as secretary of state, I had some of the most important secrets that we possess, such as going after bin Laden. So I am very committed to taking classified information seriously.