Children who are read to learn two things: First, that reading is worthwhile, and second, that they are worthwhile.

I like this idea of generation after generation helping children on the streets, kids who have run away fleeing violence. I like the whole idea of opening arms for children who have nowhere else to go, sleeping by dumpsters.

Though my plans at the moment are vague, I can assure you that I'll never run for the Senate in New York.

I said, 'George, if you really want to end tyranny in this world, you're going to have to stay up later.' Nine o'clock and Mr. Excitement here is sound asleep.

I'm inspired by my faith of course, and all the different people around me.

I would never do anything to undermine my husband's point of view.

We see all around the world where women's rights are denied, where governments don't believe in educating their girls. There are 800 million people in the world who are illiterate and 75 percent of them are women and girls.