I think the hardest part [is] the priorities. There are an awful lot of things to do [being Secretary of State].

Every new president inherits headaches, but President Obama has inherited an entire emergency room.

The main thing is to remain oneself, under any circumstances; that was and is our common purpose.

Hussein has chosen to spend his money on building weapons of mass destruction and palaces for his cronies.

As far as barriers once I joined the government I was very lucky because I had all of my credentials together, I was Doctor Albright... So when somebody wanted the one woman I made sure that they knew I was dependable and qualified.

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

Nobody's ever said that pins are a tool of diplomacy.