The other thing that happened was that we have a tendency to project our own weaknesses onto another woman. I don't think men do that particularly.

Iraq is a long way from the U.S., but what happens there matters a great deal here. For the risks that the leaders of a rogue state will use nuclear, chemical or biological weapons against us or our allies is the greatest security threat we face.

It takes more than one dove to make peace in the Middle East.

jewels have played a colorful part in the evolution of world affairs. Because precious stones tend to inspire both admiration and greed, leaders have found convenient excuses for seeking them and have used them to impress crowds, reward friends, deprive foes, forge alliances, and justify war. Jewels may find their highest expression in the decorative arts, but they have also earned a place in the art of the possible.

John Kerry knows more about more subjects than an awful lot of people. But I think it's a very hard job [Secretary of State].

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

I was not only the first woman to become secretary of state, I was the first [U.S.] secretary of state of the 21st century. I was the first secretary of state to own a Web site, to visit Internet cafes, and to make Internet access a part of policy.