The reason I made women's issues central to American foreign policy, was not because I was a feminist, but because we know that societies are more stable if women are politically and economically empowered.

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

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

There are a lot of similar aspects in all the religions. The question is which side of it you hold up.

Our strategic dialogue with China can both protect American interests and uphold our principles, provided we are honest about our differences on human rights and other issues and provided we use a mix of targeted incentives and sanctions to narrow these differences.

I think the jobs [at the top] are unbelievably difficult, and there is nothing easier than second-guessing people.

The magic of America is that we're a free and open society with a mixed population. Part of our security is our freedom.