I think women are really good at making friends and not good at networking. Men are good at networking and not necessarily making friends. That's a gross generalization, but I think it holds in many ways.

We must help women in every society to have their voices heard.

I was in Europe and it was at this stage that I fell in love with Americans in uniform. And I continue to have that love affair.

If you look at my life, generally, I've been put in situations which were difficult and which I conquered.

People are finding it harder and harder to relate to foreign policy.

I get up every morning and I'm grateful for everything that has happened. I go through my list about being grateful for my children and grandchildren, and for the really remarkable life that I have been able to have.

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.