The cover-up, more than the initial wrongdoing, is what is most likely to bring you down.

But I think there are some who believe they are actually protecting women, you know, and that it is better for women to be taken care of. I think women want to take care of themselves, and I think having a voice in how that is done is very important. And frankly, I don’t understand — I mean, I’m obviously a card-carrying Democrat — but I can’t understand why any woman would want to vote for Mitt Romney, except maybe Mrs. Romney.

As a leader, you have to have the ability to assimilate new information and understand that there might be a different view.

I am a beneficiary of the American people's generosity, and I hope we can have comprehensive immigration legislation that allows this country to continue to be enriched by those who were not born here.

People didn't think that a woman could be the Secretary of State, when my name was out there...but then the Arab Ambassadors at the UN said 'We have no problem dealing with Ambassador Albright, and we would have no problem dealing with Secretary Albright.'

You think that the heads of state only have serious conversations, but they actually often begin really with the weather or, 'I really like your tie.'

I really do think about the fact that every day counts. I believe that every individual counts, and so I believe that every day counts and I try not to waste it.