I've never been to New Zealand before. But one of my role models, Xena, the warrior princess, comes from there.

To be safe at the expense of the liberty of other people is a difficult equation.

I am the only high-ranking U.S. official to ever meet with Kim Jong-il, and we are the same height and both wear high heels.

No matter how hard we might wish, we will not be able to transform China's behavior overnight.

I love being a woman and I was not one of these women who rose through professional life by wearing men's clothes or looking masculine. I loved wearing bright colors and being who I am.

I do consider myself a feminist. I know the word has weird implications for people now, but I do think that its important to have women involved, whether its business or public service or...anything.

A skilled diplomat rarely generates extreme reactions.