I think this is a very hard choice, but the price - we think the price is worth it.

Glass ceilings have been broken, but more have to be broken.

I enjoy wearing pins, and nobody tells me to do it.

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.

What's the point of having this superb military you're always talking about if we can't use it?

Well, the thing that I learned as a diplomat is that human relations ultimately make a huge difference.

Whatever the job you are asked to do at whatever level, do a good job because your reputation is your resume.