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 think the personal relationships I established mattered in terms of what I was able to get done. And I did bring women's issues to the center of our foreign policy.

You [young people] all are just much more internationally-minded and traveled and knowledgeable in languages than any other previous generation. So many of you are already doing a lot of international relations, I think. I so believe in student networks, and people that either study abroad or come to the United States to study, and the relationships that you all develop. You learn a lot from each other, but you all will see each other again in jobs along the way. And I think that makes a big difference. I so believe in what students can do.

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

I am by nature a worried optimist.

Women have to work exceptionally hard.

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