Don't make me into this airy-fairy, moralist, idealist because I'm not.

History is written backwards but lived forwards.

I consider it my patriotic duty as an ordinary citizen - not as Secretary of State - to ask questions. I think we have to ask ourselves the tough questions.

Don't make me into this airy-fairy, moralist, idealist because I'm not.

It is an unfortunate fact that in many parts of the world women are considered property. An awful lot of injustice is obviously due to that; not just women's status in the home, but all kinds of laws that are even more discriminating.

My deepest regret from my years in public service is the failure of the United States and the international community to act sooner to halt these crimes.

A great task has been completed and an even larger one remains.