The worst thing that can happen in a democracy - as well as in an individual's life - is to become cynical about the future and lose hope.

And as secretary of state, I fought hard for American businesses to get a fair shot around the world and to stop underhanded trading practices like currency manipulation and the theft of intellectual property.

I will always be dedicated to the talented men and women at our headquarters in Brooklyn and across the country.

When you're the presidential nominee you get to pick whomever you choose to be on the ticket, and that person gets to say yes or no because, obviously, it's a very important decision.

Gay rights and human rights are one and the same.

We Democrats believe in an America where no matter who you are or where you come from, you should have an equal shot at success.

[Iranians] are destabilizing governments in the region. They continue to support Hezbollah and Hamas in Lebanon against Israel. A lot of work that we have do is going to be incredibly hard. I'm prepared to do that work, but I believe, just as I did with imposing the sanctions, you have to get action for action.